Jean-Antoine Houdon
French artist (1741–1828)
Jean-Antoine Houdon was born on March 20, 1741 in Versailles and died on July 15, 1828 in Paris, aged 87. Recorded occupations: sculptor, medalist and visual artist. Country of citizenship: France. Notable works include “George Washington”, “Winter” and “Saint John the Baptist”. Educated at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. Honours include Prix de Rome and Knight of the Legion of Honour. Member of Académie des beaux-arts and Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.
- Born
- March 20, 1741 · Versailles
- Died
- July 15, 1828 · Paris
- Age at death
- 87
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- sculptor, medalist, visual artist
- Notable works
- George Washington, Winter, Saint John the Baptist
- Education
- Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture
- Honours
- Prix de Rome, Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 34 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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