About Adolphe Aze
Lived 1823 – 1884 (aged 61). Adolphe Aze was a French painter.
Valère Adolphe Louis Aze (4 March 1823, Paris – 19 March 1884, Paris) was a French painter; specializing in historical and Orientalist themes.
Life and work He was a student of the history painter, Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury.
He is remembered primarily for his paintings and sketches of Egypt, Istanbul and Algeria; done in oils, watercolors and pencil.
His burial place is in the Cimetière Montmartre, 22nd division, in the chapel of the Léger family, with his wife Blanche-Marie Léger and her relatives.
Among his best known works are; "Diana Surprised by Endymion", "Giovanni Bellini Drawing in the Streets of Venice" and "Philip II Meeting with his Son, Don Carlos".
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Who was Adolphe Aze?
French painter (1823-1884)
When was Adolphe Aze born?
Adolphe Aze was born on 4 March 1823 in former 1st arrondissement of Paris.
When did Adolphe Aze die?
Adolphe Aze died on 19 March 1884 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Adolphe Aze's occupation?
Adolphe Aze was a painter.
What nationality was Adolphe Aze?
Adolphe Aze was French.
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