Paul Sébillot

Paul Sébillot
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(1843–1918) French folklorist, painter, and writer (1843-1918)

Paul Sébillot (France, 1843–1918) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Paul Sébillot belongs to the chapter ‘Impressionism’ in this site’s history of art.

Paul Sébillot was born in Matignon and died in Paris. Paul Sébillot worked in Paris. Wikidata associates Paul Sébillot with Pont-Aven School. Paul Sébillot became a member of Société des gens de lettres and Société archéologique du Finistère. Paul Sébillot was awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour.

The best-known works include ‘Littérature orale de la Haute-Bretagne’ and ‘Contes de terre et de mer’. The catalogue has 2 works by Paul Sébillot with free images. The dated works span the years 1874–1879. Works by Paul Sébillot are held by Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Brieuc and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Léon Glaize, Ferdinand Humbert, Adrien Moreau, Karl Gussow, and Knut Ekwall.