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Paul-Albert Girard

1839 – 1920

French painter

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About Paul-Albert Girard

Lived 1839 – 1920 (aged 80). Paul-Albert Girard was a French painter and watercolorist.

Paul-Albert Girard (1839–1920 ) was a French painter. Although he painted portraits and landscapes, he is best known as an Orientalist painter of North African scenes.

His work was exhibited at the Salon from 1859 to 1913, at the Dijon Salon from 1887 to 1910, and at the .

His oil painting Ritual Slaying of Cockerels (pictured) is in the collection of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Défilé des Cent gardes.jpg|Défilé des Cent gardes Entertainment in an Algerian House by Paul Albert Girard.jpg|Entertainment in an Algerian House Ritual slaying of cockerels by paul albert girard.jpg|Ritual Slaying of the Cockerels Court of the Harem by Paul-Albert Girard.jpg|Court of the Harem View of Syout-Egypt by Paul Albert Girard.jpg|View of Syout, Egypt Oriental Dancer by Paul-Albert Girard.jpg|Oriental Dancer

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Important facts

Born

13 December 1839, Paris

Birth century

19th century

Died

24 February 1920, Paris

Occupation

Painter, watercolorist

Nationality

France

Education

Beaux-Arts de Paris, French Academy in Rome

Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour; Prix de Rome; Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur

Also known as

Albert Girard, Paul Albert Girard

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paul-Albert Girard's

Christian Friedrich Schönbein

Antoine Augustin Cournot

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul-Albert Girard?

French painter (1839-1920)

When was Paul-Albert Girard born?

Paul-Albert Girard was born on 13 December 1839 in Paris.

When did Paul-Albert Girard die?

Paul-Albert Girard died on 24 February 1920 in Paris.

What was Paul-Albert Girard's occupation?

Paul-Albert Girard was a painter and watercolorist.

What nationality was Paul-Albert Girard?

Paul-Albert Girard was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul-Albert Girard

· Wikidata: Q17328851

· DBpedia: Paul-Albert Girard

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