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Chana Orloff

Chana Orloff (1888–1968) was a French and Israeli sculptor and graphic artist of Jewish origin, known for her figurative style. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1925 and was also an art collector.

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Biography

Chana Orloff was born on July 12, 1888, in Kamenka. She was a French and Israeli sculptor and graphic artist of Jewish origin who worked in the genre of figurativism. During her lifetime, Orloff gained recognition and was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1925. In addition to her artistic work, she was an art collector. Chana Orloff passed away on December 18, 1968, in Tel Aviv. Her biography reflects cultural affiliations with both France and Israel, emphasizing the multinational context of her life and work.

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