René Margotton (1915 - 2009)
1915-11-18Roanne, France2009-12-22Paris, FranceFrance
René Margotton
René Margotton was a French cubist painter of the Paris School. He was called the "artist of light" for his stained glass art.
He created many stained glass windows in France for the Church of St. Martin in Vallauris, the Basilica of St. Martin in Tours, and the Basilica of St. Pius X in Lourdes, which houses 20 jewels.
René Margotton is the father of the French painter and sculptor Bernard Romain.
Date and place of birt: | 18 november 1915, Roanne, France |
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Date and place of death: | 22 december 2009, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Glass painter, Painter |
Art school / group: | School of Paris |
Genre: | Figurative art, Landscape painting, Marine art, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Cubism |