WRITTEN IN FRENCH
This work presents the life and work of Toulouse-born Alexandre Falguière (1831-1900), the undisputed patron of French sculpture for more than a quarter of a century, a career coupled with his activity as a painter.
This genius artist, recognized teacher, enjoyed immense popularity...
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WRITTEN IN FRENCH
This work presents the life and work of Toulouse-born Alexandre Falguière (1831-1900), the undisputed patron of French sculpture for more than a quarter of a century, a career coupled with his activity as a painter.
This genius artist, recognized teacher, enjoyed immense popularity during the "Belle Époque", so much so that more than four hundred recognized sculptors claimed his teachings. He occupied an academician's chair and no less than five workshops worked under his leadership, carrying out, under his tutelage and his legendary energy, public and private commissions, plasters, terracottas, bronzes, engravings and modest or monumental paintings preserved today. today in famous museums.
This richly illustrated work is an invitation to discover, in a literary and artistic stroll, the life and work of this incredible, brilliant and unique artist.
French
160 pages
Éditions Privat
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