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Almaric Walter BIOGRAPHY
1870 Sèvres - 1959 Lury-sur-Arnon. Known for: Sculpture, pâte de verre.
One of the most prolific artists to work in pâte de verre, Amalric Walter, born in 1870, was a leading artist in the revival and redevelopment of this ancient technique. Pâte de verre is a special... Read full biography
One of the most prolific artists to work in pâte de verre, Amalric Walter, born in 1870, was a leading artist in the revival and redevelopment of this ancient technique. Pâte de verre is a special facet of glassmaking that dates back to the second millennium B.C. The revival was centered in France... Read full biography
One of the most prolific artists to work in pâte de verre, Amalric Walter, born in 1870, was a leading artist in the revival and redevelopment of this ancient technique. Pâte de verre is a special facet of glassmaking that dates back to the second millennium B.C. The revival was centered in France and was influenced by the archeological discoveries of the time. Henry Cros (1840-1907), symbolist sculptor and archeology enthusiast established research in pâte de verre, attracting the interest of... Read full biography
One of the most prolific artists to work in pâte de verre, Amalric Walter, born in 1870, was a leading artist in the revival and redevelopment of this ancient technique. Pâte de verre is a special facet of glassmaking that dates back to the second millennium B.C. The revival was centered in France and was influenced by the archeological discoveries of the time. Henry Cros (1840-1907), symbolist sculptor and archeology enthusiast established research in pâte de verre, attracting the interest of artists with Amalric Walter being one of them. By the age of 30, Walter had become proficient in pâte de verre, and came to the attention of the Daum brothers in Nancy, known for their Art Nouveau glass. In 1903 Walter joined the Daum factory where... Read full biography
One of the most prolific artists to work in pâte de verre, Amalric Walter, born in 1870, was a leading artist in the revival and redevelopment of this ancient technique. Pâte de verre is a special facet of glassmaking that dates back to the second millennium B.C. The revival was centered in France and was influenced by the archeological discoveries of the time. Henry Cros (1840-1907), symbolist sculptor and archeology enthusiast established research in pâte de verre, attracting the interest of artists with Amalric Walter being one of them. By the age of 30, Walter had become proficient in pâte de verre, and came to the attention of the Daum brothers in Nancy, known for their Art Nouveau glass. In 1903 Walter joined the Daum factory where he was given his own workshop and a substantial fee in return for the secrets of his technique. Between 1906 and... Read full biography
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Almeric Walter, Amalric Walter, Victor Amalric Walter
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One of the most prolific artists to work in pâte de verre, Amalric Walter, born in 1870, was a leading artist in the revival and redevelopment of this ancient technique. Pâte de verre is a special facet of glassmaking that dates back to the second millennium B.C.
The revival was centered in France and was influenced by the archeological discoveries of the time. Henry Cros (1840-1907), symbolist sculptor and archeology enthusiast established research in pâte de verre, attracting the interest of artists with Amalric Walter being one of them.
By the age of 30, Walter had become proficient in pâte de verre, and came to the attention of the Daum brothers in Nancy, known for their Art Nouveau glass. In 1903 Walter...But wait, there's more...
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