Foni Tissen
Painter

Foni Tissen Net Worth

Foni Tissen was a hyperrealist artist and teacher born on June 3, 1909 in Luxembourg. He was renowned for his darkly comic self-portraits, as well as his public-speaking skills. He left a lasting legacy in the art world, and his works continue to be admired and celebrated.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 3, 1909
Birth Place Luxembourg
Age 111 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 5, 1975 (age 65)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Hyperrealist Artist and Teacher whose best-known works included his darkly comic self-portraits. He was also sought out for his public-speaking skills.

Before Fame

He studied architecture and painting at Paris' Ecole des Beaux-Arts.

Trivia

He was sent to the Hinzert concentration camp during World War II as a result of his protest of the German occupation.

Family Life

His family lived in the southern region of Luxembourg at the time of his birth.

Associated With

He served as a representative of Luxembourg at the 1939 New York World's Fair, an event for which American President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the opening speech.

Some Foni Tissen images

About the author

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