Paul-Élie Ranson
(1864–1909) French painter and writer (1861–1909)
Paul-Élie Ranson (France, 1864–1909) is listed in the catalogue as a painter and a ceramicist. By year of birth, Paul-Élie Ranson belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
Paul-Élie Ranson was born in Limoges and died in Paris. Paul-Élie Ranson trained at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs and Académie Julian. Wikidata associates Paul-Élie Ranson with Symbolism. Paul-Élie Ranson was awarded officier d'académie.
The best-known works include ‘Witch with a black cat’, ‘Les Éplucheuses de pommes de terre’, and ‘Lustral’. The catalogue has 10 works by Paul-Élie Ranson with free images. The dated works span the years 1890–1902. Works by Paul-Élie Ranson are held by several collections, among them Musée départemental Maurice-Denis, Musée d’Orsay, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and National Museum of Western Art.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Vilhelm Hammershøi, Elia Sala, Paul Sérusier, Anna Boberg, and Louis Hayet.