1857 - 1924

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  • Also known as: Paul Albert Schaan
  • Nationality: Russia
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Died: 1924
  • Typical colors: espresso
  • Lifespan: 67 years

The Life and Art of Paul Schaan

Paul Schaan was a French painter and illustrator born in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He received his training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, studying under several masters including M. Jeannin, Jean-Baptiste Lavastre, Antoine Guillemet, and Édouard Detaille. As a member of the Société des artistes français, he began exhibiting at the Salon de Paris in 1880 and continued to show his work there regularly until 1914.

His diverse body of work includes:

Artistic Subjects and Legacy

Schaan’s repertoire was vast, ranging from architectural studies to genre paintings. He was commissioned by the Ville de Paris to capture various locations, including the Saint Lazare prison and the Tanneurs district. His later works often focused on specific themes, such as cardinals engaged in activities like playing billiards or feasting, which frequently showcased his skill as a portraitist.

His artistic output was composed primarily of oils on canvas or panels, though he also worked with gouache, pastel, and watercolor on paper. He passed away in Paris.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar komt Paul Schaan vandaan?

Paul Schaan werd geboren in Russia.

Is er een virtuele 3D-rondleiding door de werken van Paul Schaan?

De 3D-galerie van Paul Schaan is een pagina waarop de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar worden gepresenteerd in een virtuele driedimensionale galerie.

Welke stemmingen drukken de kunstwerken van Paul Schaan uit?

Op de Sfeercollectie van Paul Schaan zijn de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar gerangschikt op stemming.

In welke historische periode werkte Paul Schaan?

Paul Schaan werkte in de 19th Century-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.

Korte quiz

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city was Paul Schaan born?
Vraag 2:
Which artist was one of Paul Schaan's teachers between 1893 and 1910?
Vraag 3:
What subject matter did Schaan specialize in between 1890 and 1914?
Vraag 4:
Which famous landmark is depicted in Schaan's work 'Paris vu de Ménilmontant' (1894)?
Vraag 5:
Where did the artist die in 1924?