Hacène Benaboura
Hacène Benaboura | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1898 |
| Died | 1960 |
| Nationality | Algerian |
| Known for | Painting |
Hacène Benaboura (1898-1960) was an Algerian artist. He is considered to be one of the "forefathers of Algerian modern painting".[1] In 1957 he was the recipient of Algeria's Grand Prize for Art.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Benaboura was born in Algiers in 1898.[3] His family was of Turkish origin.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ Naylor, Phillip C. (2004), Historical Dictionary of Algeria, Rowman & Littlefield, p. 91, ISBN 0810879190
- ^ Salami, Gitti; Visona, Monica Blackmun, eds. (2013), "Algerian Artists and European Orientalists – 1940s", A Companion to Modern African Art, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-1118515051
- ^ a b Vidal-Bué, Marion (2000), Alger et ses peintres, 1830-1960, Paris-Méditerranée, p. 249, ISBN 2842720954,
BENABOURA HACÈNE Alger 1898 - Alger 1961 Descendant d'une famille de notables d'origine turque demeurant à Alger depuis les frères Barbe- rousse, Benaboura est peintre en carrosserie avant de se livrer à sa passion pour la peinture.
. - ^ Jordi, Jean-Jacques; Planche, Jean-Louis (1999), Alger, 1860-1939: le modèle ambigu du triomphe colonial, Autrement, p. 99, ISBN 2862608874,
...Hacène Benaboura, qui appartient à une famille de notables d'origine turque installés à Alger depuis le XVT siècle.
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