Henri Chapu
French sculptor and medalist (1833-1891)
Henri Chapu was born on September 29, 1833 in Le Mée-sur-Seine and died on April 21, 1891 in Paris, aged 57. Recorded occupations: sculptor, medalist and engraver. Country of citizenship: France. Fields of work: art of sculpture. Notable works include “Greece crowns Byron” and “Bust of Christakis Zographou, Ioannina”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris, French Academy in Rome and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs. Honours include Prix de Rome and Officer of the Legion of Honour. Member of Académie des beaux-arts.
- Born
- September 29, 1833 · Le Mée-sur-Seine
- Died
- April 21, 1891 · Paris
- Age at death
- 57
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- sculptor, medalist, engraver
- Notable works
- Greece crowns Byron, Bust of Christakis Zographou, Ioannina
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris, French Academy in Rome, École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs
- Honours
- Prix de Rome, Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 13 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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