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About Sonia Delaunay
Sonia Delaunay is remembered as one of the founders of the Orphism art movement, which is known for employing geometric shapes and bright colors. Besides living in Spain and Portugal from 1914 to 1920, the Ukrainian-born painter spent her adult life in Paris, where she studied art and also worked. She incorporated fabrics, furniture, textiles and wall coverings into her paintings. In 1964, she became the first female artist to have her entire body of work exhibited at the Louvre while still alive.
Family Life
She was born Sarah Elievna Stern to a nail factory foreman and his wife. She was raised by her maternal uncle Henri Terk, who was a rich lawyer and his wife Anna from a young age. The couple adopted her and she changed her name to Sonia Terk. She married French artist Robert Delaunay in 1910. In 1911, they had a son, Charles who became an author and jazz expert.
Death
She died at 94 years old on December 5, 1979.
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F.A.Q. about Sonia Delaunay
When is her birthday?
Sonia Delaunay's birthday is on November 14, 1885.
In how many days is her birthday?
Sonia Delaunay's birthday is in 231 days
How old was Sonia Delaunay when she died?
She was 94 years old.
When did she die?
She died in December 5, 1979.
How old would she be today?
Sonia Delaunay would be 138 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Sonia Delaunay from?
She was born in Russian Empire.