Achille Valois

Achille Valois (1785–1862) was a French sculptor, painter and artist.

Achille Valois in brief

Born
1785
Died
1862
Known for
sculptor, painter and artist
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1785, died at Paris in 1862.

In detail

Achille Valois studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Jacques-Louis David and Antoine-Denis Chaudet is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Works named in the authority record are fontaine de Léda.

Work by Achille Valois is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art, National Museum of Ceramics and Musée de l'Histoire de France.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Achille Valois”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2823113: Achille Valois

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