Louis Malespina
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Louis-Ferdinand•Malespina |
| Used name | Louis•Malespina |
| Born | 21 June 1874 in Saint-Nicolas-de-Port , Meurthe-et-Moselle (FRA) |
| Died | 16 August 1949 in Paris XVe, Paris (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
French painter, illustrator and sculptor Louis Malespina from Lorraine became best-known for his horse race paintings. He painted many military scenes and cavalry charges, and also some landscapes. In 1915, he was appointed official war painter. He exhibited at the Salon of French Artists where he won a gold medal in 1925. Malespina was a student of French painters Fernand Cormon and Édouard Detaille. He illustrated books that mainly dealt with war and military topics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | FRA |
Louis Malespina | |||
| Painting, Paintings, Open (Olympic) | ||||||
| Painting, Paintings, Open (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | FRA |
Louis Malespina | |||
| Painting, Paintings, Open (Olympic) | ||||||
| Painting, Paintings, Open (Olympic) | ||||||
| Painting, Paintings, Open (Olympic) | ||||||
| Sculpturing, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) |