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Raphaël Schwartz (1874-1942) was a French painter, engraver, and sculptor of Ukrainian origin, known for his portraits, nudes, and engravings. Secretary General of the International Society of Engraving, he was a tragic victim of anti-Semitic persecution during World War II.
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Arriving in Paris in 1892, he studied at the Académie Julian and quickly became known for his portraits of figures such as Anatole France, Bergson, Rodin, Debussy, and André Gide. Secretary-General of the Société Internationale de la Engraving Originale en Noir (International Society of Original Black Engraving) from 1908, he regularly exhibited his paintings, engravings, and sculptures in Parisian galleries and participated in numerous salons. His work includes nudes, portraits, and engravings of famous figures. Stripped of his French nationality and facing anti-Semitic persecution during World War II, he committed suicide in Pau in 1942 to escape arrest. His work is recognized for its technical mastery and its contribution to early 20th-century French engraving and painting.
