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Louis Dejean

1872 – 1953

French artist

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Lived 1872 – 1953 (aged 80). Louis Dejean was a French sculptor, medalist and teacher.

Louis Dejean (June 9, 1872 in Paris – January 6, 1953 in Paris), was a French sculptor and engraver. He worked in the workshop of Gaston Schnegg, along with Antoine Bourdelle, Charles Despiau, Robert Wlérick, Léon-Ernest Drivier, François Pompon, Alfred Jean Halou, Charles Malfray, Auguste de Niederhausern, Henry Arnold, Jane Poupelet and Yvonne Serruys.

Works La Parisienne, Dame au grand manteau. Sculpture (Statuette), dimensions: 27 cm x 45 cm x 34 cm. Date: 1904. Musée d'Orsay, first floor - Section 57. Acquisition: Procurement service to living artists (1904) Bronze medal from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1909. Dimensions 80 x 52 mm, weight 195 grams. Muse elongated, outer stone sculpture (1937 order). Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne : 1937. Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, avenue de New York, Paris XVI (France)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs
Employers
Académie Scandinave, Antonin Carlès, Auguste Rodin
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Louis-Eugène Dejean, Louis-Eugene Dejean

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis Dejean?

French artist (1872–1953)

When was Louis Dejean born?

Louis Dejean was born on 9 June 1872 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Louis Dejean die?

Louis Dejean died on 6 January 1953 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Louis Dejean's occupation?

Louis Dejean was a sculptor, medalist and teacher.

What nationality was Louis Dejean?

Louis Dejean was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis Dejean

· Wikidata: Q3247459

· DBpedia: Louis Dejean (sculptor)

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