Paul Steck
French painter (1866–1924)
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Paul Steck (born Paul Albert Dugas;[1] 27 May 1866 – 8 July 1924)[2] was a French painter of landscapes, historical scenes, and several portraits from life.[3]
Biography
Paul Steck was born in Troyes, France. He began his career studying under Jean-Léon Gérôme. In 1896 he was made a member of the Société des Artistes Français.[3] In 1896, he exhibited works in the fifth Salon de la Rose + Croix.[4] In 1900, he won a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle.[3] In 1911, he was appointed deputy director of the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris.
Museums in Dieppe, Montauban, and Rouen display his work.[3] He died in Paris.[2]
