Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi

French sculptor, designer of Statue of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi - Artists & Creatives born August 2nd, 1834
Born
Died

1904
122 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Born in France, a prominent sculptor emerged in the 19th century. Studied at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris. Gained international recognition for designing the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States, completed in 1886. This monumental work symbolizes freedom and democracy. Bartholdi also created various other sculptures and participated in multiple exhibitions across Europe.

Designed the Statue of Liberty in 1886

Created the Lion of Belfort in Belfort, France

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