Jean Charlot

1898–1979

Introduction

Louis Henri Jean Charlot (February 8, 1898 – March 20, 1979) was a French-born American painter and illustrator, active mainly in Mexico and the United States.

Wikidata identifier

Q432546

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Country of birth

France

Roles

Artist, fresco painter, graphic artist, illustrator, muralist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500027773

Names

Jean Charlot, Charlot, Louis Henri Jean Charlot, Louis Henry Jean Charlot, Palani Charlot, Jan Sharō

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First acquired
1996

Date of birth
February 8, 1898

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