Xavier de Langlais

Xavier de Langlais (1906–1975) was a French engraver, painter and writer.

Xavier de Langlais in brief

Born
1906
Died
1975
Known for
engraver, painter, writer, poet and graphic artist
Place of birth
Sarzeau
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Xavier Jules Joseph Marie de Langlais.

Born at Sarzeau in 1906, died at Rennes in 1975.

In detail

Xavier de Langlais studied at Nantes School of Art and Beaux-Arts de Paris. the recorded working language is French and Breton.

Employment is recorded with School of Fine Arts of Rennes. Membership is recorded of Seiz Breur.

Work by Xavier de Langlais is recorded in the collections of Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Brieuc and Museum of Brittany.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Breizh and Lange Prize.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Xavier de Langlais”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3570829: Xavier de Langlais

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