Louis-Ernest Barrias
French sculptor (1841-1905)
Louis-Ernest Barrias was born on April 13, 1841 in former 5th arrondissement of Paris and died on February 4, 1905 in 17th arrondissement of Paris, aged 63. Recorded occupations: sculptor and teacher. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: Neo-Baroque. Fields of work: art of sculpture. Notable works include “The Oath of Spartacus”, “Jeune fille de Mégare” and “La Défense de Paris”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. Honours include Prix de Rome, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the Legion of Honour. Member of Académie des beaux-arts and Institut de France.
- Born
- April 13, 1841 · former 5th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- February 4, 1905 · 17th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- sculptor, teacher
- Movements
- Neo-Baroque
- Notable works
- The Oath of Spartacus, Jeune fille de Mégare, La Défense de Paris
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris, French Academy in Rome
- Honours
- Prix de Rome, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 17 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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