Alexandre Falguière
French sculptor (1831-1900)
Alexandre Falguière was born on September 7, 1831 in Toulouse and died on April 19, 1900 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, aged 68. Recorded occupations: sculptor, painter and artist. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: French Realism. Notable works include “Bacchantes”, “Éventail et Poignard”, “Lutteurs”, “La Sasson”, “Fontaine Jean-Baptiste” and “Fontaine-réservoir Sainte-Marie”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. Honours include Prix de Rome and Commander of the Legion of Honour. Member of Académie des beaux-arts.
- Born
- September 7, 1831 · Toulouse
- Died
- April 19, 1900 · 6th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 68
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- sculptor, painter, artist
- Movements
- French Realism
- Notable works
- Bacchantes, Éventail et Poignard, Lutteurs, La Sasson, Fontaine Jean-Baptiste, Fontaine-réservoir Sainte-Marie
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris, French Academy in Rome
- Honours
- Prix de Rome, Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 19 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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