About Olivier Debré
Lived 1920 – 1999 (aged 79). Olivier Debré was a French painter, university teacher, writer and french resistance fighter.
Olivier Debré (14 April 1920 – 1 June 1999) was a French abstract painter.
Biography
It was following a visit to Pablo Picasso’s studio in 1941 that Olivier Debré, an honoured artist and member of the French Academy, moved from figurative painting to abstraction, and the influence of André Lanskoy that awakened his marked fondness for colour.
Works Espace thought, espace believes, Olivier Debré (1999). Olivier Debré, by Olivier Debré and Pernoud Emmanuel (1995). L'espace et le comportement, by Olivier Debré (1990). l'oeuf dans le chocolat, by Olivier Debré (1997). La marche de Mme Ouvrard, by Olivier Debré (1996).
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Who was Olivier Debré?
French painter (1920-1999)
When was Olivier Debré born?
Olivier Debré was born on 15 April 1920 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Olivier Debré die?
Olivier Debré died on 1 June 1999 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
What was Olivier Debré's occupation?
Olivier Debré was a painter, university teacher, writer and french resistance fighter.
What nationality was Olivier Debré?
Olivier Debré was French.
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