Alexandre Falguière
French sculptor and painter
Born
September 7th, 1831
194 years ago
Died
1900
125 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1831, a prominent French sculptor and painter specialized in creating realistic forms and figures. His education included training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where significant artistic development occurred under the guidance of established masters. Renowned for exceptional works that displayed a high level of craftsmanship and artistic expression, Falguière contributed to both public monuments and private commissions. The sculpture 'Les Nénuphars' is among his notable works, reflecting the style and themes prevalent during the late 19th century. Falguière's artistry earned recognition at the Salon de Paris and received a gold medal at the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris, highlighting his prominence in the French art scene of the time.
Created the sculpture 'Les Nénuphars'
Received a gold medal at the 1878 Exposition Universelle
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