Francis Picabia
French painter and writer (1879–1953)
Francis Picabia was born on January 22, 1879 in Paris and died on November 30, 1953 in Paris, aged 74. Recorded occupations: painter, writer, screenwriter, poet, draftsperson and sculptor. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movements: cubism, Dada and surrealism. Fields of work: painting and erotic art. Educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, Collège Stanislas de Paris and Académie de La Palette. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- January 22, 1879 · Paris
- Died
- November 30, 1953 · Paris
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, writer, screenwriter, poet, draftsperson, sculptor
- Movements
- cubism, Dada, surrealism
- Education
- École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, Collège Stanislas de Paris, Académie de La Palette
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 46 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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