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Guillaume Seignac

1870 – 1924

French painter

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About Guillaume Seignac

Lived 1870 – 1924 (aged 53–54). Guillaume Seignac was a French painter.

Guillaume Seignac (; 25 September 1870 – 2 October 1924) was a French academic painter.

Childhood Guillaume was born in Rennes in 1870, and died in Paris in 1924. He started training at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he spent 1889 through 1895. He had many teachers there, including Gabriel Ferrier, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, and Tony Robert-Fleury.

Career In addition to his training in the academic style, much of Seignac's work displayed classical themes and style, for example, his use of diaphanous drapery covering a woman's body is reminiscent of classical style, in particular the sculptor Phidias.

List of paintings

An Afternoon Rest Admiring Beauty Beauty at the Wellthumb|The Muse Confidence Cupid And Psyche Cupid Disarmed

Cupid's Folly Diana Hunting Faunesse

Innocence L'Abandon La Libellule

La Paresseuse Loves Advances Nude on the Beach

Nymph Nymph at the Fountain Nymph With Cupids

Pierrot Vainqueur Psyche Reflections The Awakening of Psyche The Fragrant Iris The Muse The Wave Vanity Venus And Cupid Virginity Young Woman Naked on a Settee Young Woman of Pompeii on a Terrace

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Important facts

Born
1870, Rennes
Birth century
Died
1924, Paris
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Académie Julian, Beaux-Arts de Paris
Also known as
Seignac, G. Seignac, Guillaum Seignac

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Guillaume Seignac?

French painter (1870-1924)

When was Guillaume Seignac born?

Guillaume Seignac was born in 1870 in Rennes.

When did Guillaume Seignac die?

Guillaume Seignac died in 1924 in Paris.

What was Guillaume Seignac's occupation?

Guillaume Seignac was a painter.

What nationality was Guillaume Seignac?

Guillaume Seignac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guillaume Seignac

· Wikidata: Q2075154

· DBpedia: Guillaume Seignac

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