Joris-Karl Huysmans

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Also Known As	Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans
Born	February 5, 1848 • Paris • France
Died	May 12, 1907 (aged 59) • Paris • France
Notable Works	“Against the Grain” • “Down Stream” • “Down There” • “En route” • “Marthe” • “Sac au dos” • “The Cathedral” • “The Oblate”
Movement / Style	Symbolism • Decadent
Subjects Of Study	Impressionism • painting

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