Lucien Simon (1861 - 1945)
1861-07-18Paris, France1945-10-13Saint-Martin, FranceFrance
Lucien Simon
Lucien Simon was a French painter known for his realistic portraits, landscapes and genre scenes of fishermen and peasants. He studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and has exhibited in Paris and other cities in France.
Lucien Simon often portrayed the life of ordinary people, trying to convey their naturalness and simplicity. In 1934, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for services to art.
Date and place of birt: | 18 july 1861, Paris, France |
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Date and place of death: | 13 october 1945, Saint-Martin, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Genre painter, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Bande noire Societe Nouvelle |
Genre: | Genre art, Landscape painting, Nude art, Portrait, Self-portrait |
Art style: | Impressionism, Modern art |