Paul Morchain
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paul Bernard Louis•Morchain |
| Used name | Paul•Morchain |
| Born | 27 December 1876 in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime (FRA) |
| Died | 22 October 1939 in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Frenchman Paul Morchain belonged to the official painters of the French marine as an officer, so he mainly painted maritime scenes, figures, portraits, and landscapes. He was a delicate artist who showed talent at a very young age. When living in Paris, he started at the Salon of French Artists in 1906, and in 1909 received an Honorable Mention, obtaining a silver medal in 1913, and being awarded a gold medal in 1920. His paintings showed the picturesque sides of the Channel coast.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | FRA |
Paul Morchain | |||
| Painting, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) |