Hector Guimard
French architect (1867–1942)
Hector Guimard was born on March 10, 1867 in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon and died on May 20, 1942 in Manhattan, aged 75. Recorded occupations: architect, sculptor and designer. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: Art Nouveau. Fields of work: architecture and design. Notable works include “Château d'Orgeval”, “Hôtel Guimard”, “Castel Béranger”, “Paris Métro entrances by Hector Guimard” and “Maison Coilliot”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris, École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs and Lycée Michelet, Vanves. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- March 10, 1867 · 3rd arrondissement of Lyon
- Died
- May 20, 1942 · Manhattan
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- architect, sculptor, designer
- Movements
- Art Nouveau
- Notable works
- Château d'Orgeval, Hôtel Guimard, Castel Béranger, Paris Métro entrances by Hector Guimard, Maison Coilliot
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris, École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, Lycée Michelet, Vanves
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 36 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY 4.0
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