Art · 1885–1941
Robert Delaunay — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 12 April 1885 · Died: 25 October 1941 · Age at death: 56
How old was Robert Delaunay when he died?
Robert Delaunay died aged 56. He was born on 12 April 1885 and died on 25 October 1941.
French artist who co-founded the Orphism art movement
Did you know?He created a famous series of paintings depicting the Eiffel Tower in vibrant, geometric colours.
Robert Delaunay (French:; 12 April 1885 – 25 October 1941) was a French artist of the School of Paris movement who, with his wife Sonia Delaunay and others, co-founded the Orphism art movement, noted for its use of strong colours and geometric shapes. His later works were more abstract.
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- Age at death
- 56
- Would be
- 141
- Years since death
- 85
- Born
- April 12, 1885 · Paris, France
- Died
- October 25, 1941
- Cause of death
- Cancer
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Art
Family
- Spouse
- Sonia Delaunay
- Child
- Charles Delaunay
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- See the front page from the day Robert Delaunay was bornA newspaper front page for 12 April 1885, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayRobert Delaunay would be 141 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryRobert Delaunay's 142nd birthday is in 169 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!142nd
- Death anniversaryThe 85th anniversary of Robert Delaunay's death is today. A moment to remember their legacy.85th
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