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Prix Blumenthal

January 06, 2023

The Prix Blumenthal (or Blumenthal Prize) was a grant or stipend awarded through the philanthropy of Florence Meyer Blumenthal (1875–1930) – and the foundation she created, Fondation franco-américaine Florence Blumenthal (Franco-American Florence Blumenthal Foundation) – to discover young French artists, aid them financially, and in the process draw the United States and France closer together through the arts.[1]

Prix Blumenthal
Awarded forTo aid young French artists financially, and draw the United States and France closer together
Presented byFondation franco-américaine Florence Blumenthal
First awarded1919
Last awarded1950s?

Winners were designated by seven juries in the fields of the literature, painting, sculpture, decorative arts, structure, engraving and music – to receive a purse of six thousand francs per year, given for two years. The purse increased in 1926 until Blumenthal's death in 1930 to ten thousand francs for two years.

Jurors included philosopher Henri Bergson; novelist Roland Dorgelès; novelist, essayist, diplomat and playwright Jean Giraudoux; writer Anna de Noailles; poet and essayist Paul Valéry; painter Paul Signac,[1] painter and printmaker Édouard Vuillard, sculptor Paul Landowski, painter and sculptor Aristide Maillol,[1] architect Auguste Perret, composer Paul Dukas, composer Maurice Ravel and composer/conductor Guy Ropartz.

Composer Georges Migot served as vice-president and subsequently as president (1931–1935)[2] of the foundation, as well as the archivist of the winners.[2]

Beginning in 1919 the foundation awarded nearly two hundred grants, and on April 11, 1937, the Prix Blumenthal was declared d'utilité publique ("of public service"), giving it a special tax classification.[2] Awards were given through 1954.[1] At the time of the foundation's dissolution in 1973[2] it was under the direction of Georges Huisman, director of the école des Beaux-Arts, along with author André Maurois and novelist Roland Dorgelès.[2]

In 2010 (May 14 – June 5), the Médiathèque of Haguenau hosted an exhibit of the Florence Blumenthal archives.[2]

Florence Meyer Blumenthal

 
Florence Blumenthal
Main article: Florence Meyer Blumenthal

Florence Meyer Blumenthal had married international financier George Blumenthal in 1898 [1] and in 1919, she organized what was originally called the La Fondation américaine Blumenthal pour la pensée et l’art français (American Foundation for French Art and Thought) – a name suggested by her friend, Paul Valéry, the poet and essayist[2] – and what ultimately became Fondation franco-américaine Florence Blumenthal.

Blumethal's younger brother Eugene Meyer Jr. later become the president and publisher of The Washington Post[1] – and was the father of Katharine Graham, editor of The Washington Post during Watergate.[3] She was also related to Levi Strauss through her sisters.[4]

In 1925, Blumenthal moved to Paris with her husband, later donating large sums to the Children's Hospital in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Sorbonne in Paris. Blumenthal died in Paris in 1930, at age fifty-five,[1] having won, along with her husband, the French Legion of Honor the previous year.[1]

Impact of the Prix

As an example of the impact of the Prix Blumenthal, textile artist Paule Marrot received the stipend in 1928, which allowed Marrot to open her workshop in Batignolles on rue Truffaut – where she became widely known for furniture textiles.[5] Marrot went on to experience strong popularity and commercial success in the U.S. after World War II, made a strong impact at Renault by pioneering the company's textile and color division, and redefined furnishing fabrics in France. In 1952 Marrot was awarded the French Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honor), (Chevalier) – and her textiles continue under license to diverse companies including Nike, Anthropologie and the handbag maker, Hayden-Harnett.[5][6][7]

Recipients

Partial list, by year of award:

Undated:

  • André Chamson (1900–1983), archivist and novelist [2]
  • Claudius Linossier
  • Pierre Legrain

References

 
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The Prix Blumenthal or Blumenthal Prize was a grant or stipend awarded through the philanthropy of Florence Meyer Blumenthal 1875 1930 and the foundation she created Fondation franco americaine Florence Blumenthal Franco American Florence Blumenthal Foundation to discover young French artists aid them financially and in the process draw the United States and France closer together through the arts 1 Prix BlumenthalAwarded forTo aid young French artists financially and draw the United States and France closer togetherPresented byFondation franco americaine Florence BlumenthalFirst awarded1919Last awarded1950s Winners were designated by seven juries in the fields of the literature painting sculpture decorative arts structure engraving and music to receive a purse of six thousand francs per year given for two years The purse increased in 1926 until Blumenthal s death in 1930 to ten thousand francs for two years Jurors included philosopher Henri Bergson novelist Roland Dorgeles novelist essayist diplomat and playwright Jean Giraudoux writer Anna de Noailles poet and essayist Paul Valery painter Paul Signac 1 painter and printmaker Edouard Vuillard sculptor Paul Landowski painter and sculptor Aristide Maillol 1 architect Auguste Perret composer Paul Dukas composer Maurice Ravel and composer conductor Guy Ropartz Composer Georges Migot served as vice president and subsequently as president 1931 1935 2 of the foundation as well as the archivist of the winners 2 Beginning in 1919 the foundation awarded nearly two hundred grants and on April 11 1937 the Prix Blumenthal was declared d utilite publique of public service giving it a special tax classification 2 Awards were given through 1954 1 At the time of the foundation s dissolution in 1973 2 it was under the direction of Georges Huisman director of the ecole des Beaux Arts along with author Andre Maurois and novelist Roland Dorgeles 2 In 2010 May 14 June 5 the Mediatheque of Haguenau hosted an exhibit of the Florence Blumenthal archives 2 Contents 1 Florence Meyer Blumenthal 2 Impact of the Prix 3 Recipients 4 ReferencesFlorence Meyer Blumenthal Edit Florence Blumenthal Main article Florence Meyer Blumenthal Florence Meyer Blumenthal had married international financier George Blumenthal in 1898 1 and in 1919 she organized what was originally called the La Fondation americaine Blumenthal pour la pensee et l art francais American Foundation for French Art and Thought a name suggested by her friend Paul Valery the poet and essayist 2 and what ultimately became Fondation franco americaine Florence Blumenthal Blumethal s younger brother Eugene Meyer Jr later become the president and publisher of The Washington Post 1 and was the father of Katharine Graham editor of The Washington Post during Watergate 3 She was also related to Levi Strauss through her sisters 4 In 1925 Blumenthal moved to Paris with her husband later donating large sums to the Children s Hospital in Paris the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Sorbonne in Paris Blumenthal died in Paris in 1930 at age fifty five 1 having won along with her husband the French Legion of Honor the previous year 1 Impact of the Prix EditAs an example of the impact of the Prix Blumenthal textile artist Paule Marrot received the stipend in 1928 which allowed Marrot to open her workshop in Batignolles on rue Truffaut where she became widely known for furniture textiles 5 Marrot went on to experience strong popularity and commercial success in the U S after World War II made a strong impact at Renault by pioneering the company s textile and color division and redefined furnishing fabrics in France In 1952 Marrot was awarded the French Legion d honneur Legion of Honor Chevalier and her textiles continue under license to diverse companies including Nike Anthropologie and the handbag maker Hayden Harnett 5 6 7 Recipients EditPartial list by year of award 1920 Charles Malfray 1887 1940 sculptor 1920 Jacques Riviere 1886 1925 writer 1921 Georges Migot 1891 1976 composer painter and carver 1921 Rene Buthaud fr 1886 1986 painter engraver ceramics 8 1922 Roger Desormiere 1898 1963 conductor 1922 Andre Fraye fr 1922 1963 painter 9 1922 Maurice Genevoix 1890 1980 writer 2 1922 Maurice Guy Loe fr 1898 1991 painter 10 1922 Joseph Inguimberty 1896 1971 painter 1923 Jean Adnet 1900 1995 painter 11 1923 Paul Charlemagne 1892 1972 painter 12 1924 Maurice Brianchon 1899 1979 painter 13 14 1924 Gerard Cochet 1888 1969 engraver 15 1924 Francois Desnoyer 1894 1972 painter 15 1924 Rene Gabriel 1899 1950 decorator 1924 Marcel Antoine Gimond 1894 1961 sculptor 1926 Robert Louis Antral engraver lithographer 1926 Paul Belmondo 1989 1982 sculptor 1926 Paule Marrot 1902 1987 textile artist 16 1926 Robert Siohan 1894 1985 composer and conductor 1926 Pierre Traverse 1892 1979 sculptor 1926 Maximilien Vox 1894 1974 cartoonist and graphic designer 1928 Emile Bouneau 1902 1970 painter 15 1928 Robert Cami fr 1900 1975 engraver 17 1928 Louis Guilloux 1899 1980 writer 1928 Charles Emile Pinson fr 1906 1963 engraver 18 1928 Manuel Rosenthal 1904 2003 composer and conductor 1928 Alexandre Vialatte fr 1901 1971 French writer 1929 Jacques Denier 1894 1983 painter 1930 Marcel Ayme 1902 1967 writer 2 1930 Robert Couturier 1905 2008 sculptor 19 1930 Andre Jacquemin fr 1904 1992 painter 1930 Paul Pouchol 1904 1963 pottery 20 1930 Maurice Georges Poncelet 1897 1978 painter 1932 Eugene Dabit 1898 1936 author 21 1932 Ferdinand Lot poet 1932 Raymond Martin fr 1910 1992 sculptor 1932 Louis Neillot 1898 1973 painter 1932 Andre Planson 1898 1981 painter 15 1932 Gaston Poulain art critic 1932 Suzanne Tourte fr 1904 1979 engraver painter 1934 Christian Caillard fr 1899 1985 fresco painting 15 1934 Pierre Octave Ferroud 1900 1936 composer 22 1934 Madeleine Lamberet 1908 1999 painter 23 1934 Henri Mahe 1907 1975 decorative painter 24 1934 Jean Oberle 1900 1961 painter 15 1934 Hubert Yencesse 1900 1987 sculptor 25 1935 Andre Arbus 1903 1969 cabinet maker 26 1936 Jules Cavailles 1901 1977 painter 15 1936 Raymond Corbin 1907 2002 sculptor and medallist 27 1936 Maurice Durufle 1902 1986 composer and organist 28 1936 Germaine Richier 1902 1959 sculptor 1936 Gabriel Sebastien Simonet 1909 1990 sculptor 1938 Henri Georges Adam 1904 1967 as engraver 29 1938 Pierre Capdevielle 1906 1969 conductor 1938 Jean Rene Bazaine 1904 2001 painter 30 1939 Xavier de Langlais 1906 1975 painter writer 15 1939 Etienne Henri Martin 1905 1998 real estate designer 1941 Jean Follain 1903 1971 author and poet 1946 Jean Carton fr 1912 1988 painter sculptor 1946 Emile Damais 1906 2003 composer and musicologist 31 1946 Guy Montis fr 1918 1976 painter 32 1946 Boris Taslitzky 1911 2005 painter 33 1947 Jean Delpech 1916 1988 painter 1948 Jean Amblard 1911 1989 painter 1948 Pierre Roulot 1917 2007 decorator 1948 Auguste Jean Gaudin 1914 1992 as engraver 1950 Bernard Cathelin 1919 2004 painter 34 1950 Serge Nigg 1924 2008 composer 35 1952 Andre Brasilier fr 1929 painter 15 1954 Maurice Legendre 1928 sculptor 1954 Gerard Blanchard fr 1927 1998 engraver 1955 Paul Coupille fr 1928 painter 1958 Ida Gotkovsky 1933 French pianist and composer 1960 Jean Claude Bertrand 1928 painter 15 Undated Andre Chamson 1900 1983 archivist and novelist 2 Claudius Linossier Pierre LegrainReferences Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Prix Blumenthal a b c d e f g h Florence Meyer Blumenthal Jewish Women s Archive Michele Siegel a b c d e f g h i j Exposition d archives de l Association Florence Blumenthal la mediatheque de Haguenau Paris France La Maison Blumenthal PDF casavant ca Archived from the original PDF on 2011 07 27 Catalogue of the Art Collection George amp Florence Blumenthal RAantiques com Archived from the original on 2012 03 09 By today s standards George and Florence Blumenthal would definitely be considered a power couple With palatial homes in New York and Paris and Mediterranean yachting vacations the Blumenthals lived vibrantly in a vibrant time In her autobiography retired Washington Post editor Katharine Graham described her aunt Florence Blumenthal as her father s much loved sister with the perfect figure Known as Florie to the family she was known for bringing home massive amounts of clothing from Paris She was also related to the powerful Levi Strauss family through her older sisters Rosalie and Elise each of whom had married a nephew of Strauss Eccentric and generous Mrs Blumenthal endowed the Franco American Foundation s Florence Blumenthal Prize and had a street named for her in Paris a b About Paule Marrot Hayden Harnett Haydenharnett com Clayton Marcus chair for Rowe Furniture using Marrot Print Furniture about com 2013 07 14 Archived from the original on 2013 05 13 Retrieved 2013 10 10 Nike shoe using Marrot Print Retrieved 2013 10 10 Eloge de Bordeaux Tresors d une collection Galerie des beaux arts Bordeaux Archived from the original on 2012 03 09 Retrieved 2010 07 16 BUTHAUD Rene Saintes 1886 1986 Bordeaux Fils d un Bordelais Rene Buthaud se fixe a Bordeaux des son plus jeune age ou il est d abord eleve de Paul Quinsac puis etudie a l Ecole des Beaux arts de Paris dans la classe de Gabriel Ferrier Il recoit une formation de peintre et de graveur et est second Prix de Rome de gravure en taille douce en 1914 Demobilise en 1918 pour des raisons de sante il commence alors sa carriere de ceramiste apres en avoir appris les rudiments chez un potier durant la guerre L obtention du Prix de Florence Blumenthal en 1921 lui permet de faire un stage a la maison L Hospier a Golfe Juan ou il perfectionne sa connaissance des emaux Il expose des 1920 chaque annee au Salon des Artistes decorateurs et au Salon d Automne Entre 1923 et 1926 il dirige l usine Primavera fondee par Rene Guillere a Sainte Radegonde pres de Tours De 1928 a 1964 il presente ses ceramiques a la maison Rouard a Paris La ville de Bordeaux lui fait plusieurs commandes officielles en 1937 il realise les vases en mosaique pour le Palais des sports et les bas reliefs en platre des quatre saisons pour la mairie du Bouscat au debut des annees cinquante il refait en faience le grand cadran de l horloge du Palais de la Bourse en 1951 il concoit deux vitraux pour la maison du Vin et des bas reliefs pour la facade d une ecole Il est nomme en 1931 professeur des arts decoratifs a l ecole des Beaux arts de Bordeaux au sein de laquelle il cree un atelier de ceramique en 1955 Andre FRAYE Ministere de l Ecologie Archived from the original on 9 February 2015 Retrieved 9 February 2015 La Lettre PDF Institut Memoires de l edition contemporaine Retrieved 9 January 2015 permanent dead link Jean Adnet Camu Gallery Archived from the original on 2010 05 11 Paul charlemagne chambre de musique Papillongallery com Maurice Brianchon Rogallery com Maurice Brianchon Biography Artnet a b c d e f g h i j School of Paris the painters and the artistic climate of Paris since 1910 Retrieved 8 February 2015 D une necessite aux prototypes 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