Luc-Olivier Merson

French painter and illustrator (1846-1920) · France · Artists · Died at 74

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Luc-Olivier Merson was a French academic painter and illustrator. He was also known for his postage stamp and currency designs.

A life in dates

1920Died13 November 1920Commander of the Legion of HonourAward1900Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1889gold medalAward1881Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1875Exhibition of French Artists gold medalAward1869Prix de RomeAward1846Born21 May 1846

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Luc-Olivier Merson

Christ in Majesty in Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre

The "Type Merson" design of 1900 was still being used in 1927 for the French post offices in Egypt; Merson's name is barely visible in the lower left of the frame.

Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour1920

Officer of the Legion of Honour1900

Gold medal1889

Knight of the Legion of Honour1881

Exhibition of French Artists gold medal1875

Prix de Rome1869

In common with Luc-Olivier

Philippe RousseauBoth received Exhibition of French Artists gold medal

Ernest Ange DuezBoth received Exhibition of French Artists gold medal

Artists from France 4

Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant49.6

Gustave Mossa49.5

Toyen49.6

Louis Charles, Count of Beaujolais49.5

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Country

France