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Émile Perrin

1814 – 1885

French painter

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About Émile Perrin

Lived 1814 – 1885 (aged 71). Émile Perrin was a French painter, theatre manager, art critic, theatre designer and writer.

Émile-César-Victor Perrin was a French painter, mainly known as a theatre director and impresario, born in Rouen on 9 January 1814, died 8 October 1885. His son-in-law was Camille du Locle.

Biography Perrin studied under Gros and Delaroche, and pursued a career as a history painter, exhibiting at the Salon. In between his appointments at the Opéra-Comique he briefly returned to painting.

He was director of the Opéra-Comique from May 1848 to November 1857, then briefly in 1862, when he 'discovered' Galli-Marié singing in Rouen. From July 1854 to September 1855 he was concurrently director of the Théâtre Lyrique, and during his short tenure the artistic and social standing of the theatre rose, although he resigned, disappointed with the results at the theatre. Wagner described him around this time as "a well-to-do bel esprit and painter".

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Administrator of the Comédie-Française, Director, Municipal councillor of Paris, Chief officer
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Emile Perrin, Emile Cesar Victor Perrin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Émile Perrin?

French painter (1814-1885)

When was Émile Perrin born?

Émile Perrin was born on 19 January 1814 in Rouen.

When did Émile Perrin die?

Émile Perrin died on 8 October 1885 in Paris, boulevard Malesherbes.

What was Émile Perrin's occupation?

Émile Perrin was a painter, theatre manager, art critic, theatre designer and writer.

What nationality was Émile Perrin?

Émile Perrin was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Émile Perrin

· Wikidata: Q3588695

· DBpedia: Émile Perrin

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