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Paul Ranson
French Nabi Painter, 1864-1909
French painter and designer. The son of a successful local politician, Ranson was encouraged from the outset in his artistic ambitions. He studied at the Ecoles des Arts D?coratifs in Limoges and Paris but transferred in 1886 to the Acad?mie Julian. There he met Paul S?rusier and in 1888 became one of the original members of the group known as the NABIS. From 1890 onwards, Ranson and his wife France hosted Saturday afternoon meetings of the Nabis in their apartment in the Boulevard du Montparnasse, jokingly referred to as 'Le Temple'. Ranson acted as linchpin for the sometimes dispersed group. Noted for his enthusiasm and wit and for his keen interests in philosophy, theosophy and theatre, he brought an element of esoteric ritual to their activities. For example he introduced the secret Nabi language and the nicknames used familiarly within the group.
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Painting ID:: 20759
Nabic Landscape (san01)
1890
Oil on canvas,
88x114cm
Private collection
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Painting ID:: 11750
The Bathing Place(Lotus)
ca 1906
3' 1 1/2'' x 3' 11 1/4''(95 x 120 cm)
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Painting ID:: 65672
the blue barher
mk287 1891 oil on canvas galerie alain lesieutre paris
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Painting ID:: 65673
the sorceress and the cat
mk287 1893 oil on canvas private collection
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Paul Ranson
French Nabi Painter, 1864-1909
French painter and designer. The son of a successful local politician, Ranson was encouraged from the outset in his artistic ambitions. He studied at the Ecoles des Arts D?coratifs in Limoges and Paris but transferred in 1886 to the Acad?mie Julian. There he met Paul S?rusier and in 1888 became one of the original members of the group known as the NABIS. From 1890 onwards, Ranson and his wife France hosted Saturday afternoon meetings of the Nabis in their apartment in the Boulevard du Montparnasse, jokingly referred to as 'Le Temple'. Ranson acted as linchpin for the sometimes dispersed group. Noted for his enthusiasm and wit and for his keen interests in philosophy, theosophy and theatre, he brought an element of esoteric ritual to their activities. For example he introduced the secret Nabi language and the nicknames used familiarly within the group.
. Related Artists to Paul Ranson: | WYNANTS, Jan | Pedro Weingatner | BOUTS, Dieric the Elder | Charles Joshua Chaplin | Enguerrand Quarton |
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