François Rude
French sculptor (1784-1855)
François Rude was born on January 4, 1784 in Dijon and died on November 3, 1855 in Paris, aged 71. Recorded occupations: sculptor. Country of citizenship: France. Notable works include “Jean-Antoine Houdon”, “Nicolas Poussin”, “Statue of Michel Ney” and “The Departure of the volunteers of 1792”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris and Beaux-Arts School of Dijon. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour and Prix de Rome.
- Born
- January 4, 1784 · Dijon
- Died
- November 3, 1855 · Paris
- Age at death
- 71
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- sculptor
- Notable works
- Jean-Antoine Houdon, Nicolas Poussin, Statue of Michel Ney, The Departure of the volunteers of 1792
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris, Beaux-Arts School of Dijon
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Prix de Rome
- Wikipedia editions
- 26 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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