Théodore-Gérard Hanssen

Théodore-Gérard Hanssen, best known under the name Théo Hanssen (10 August 1885, Wonck - 29 May 1957, Roanne) was a Belgian stained glass artist mainly active in France. His windows include some of those at Notre-Dame de la Trinité Basilica in Blois. He also painted in oils and watercolour, worked in enamel and designed church vestments, as well as being an amateur musician.

Théodore-Gérard Hanssen
Born
Théodore-Gérard Hanssen

(1885-08-10)August 10, 1885
Wonck, Belgium
DiedMay 29, 1957(1957-05-29) (aged 71)
EducationBrussels Royal Academy of Fine Arts
OccupationPainter

He is considered as one of the main revivers of glass-making techniques, alongside Louis Barillet and Jacques Le Chevallier, with whom he worked in Paris between 1920 and 1940 as collaborators at the Atelier Barillet. He moved to Roanne during World War II and there taught Pierre Étaix.

Bibliography

  • Atelier Louis Barillet, maître verrier, éditions 15, square de Vergennes, 2005



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