Alfred Boucher

Alfred Boucher (1850–1934) was a French sculptor and patron of the arts.

Also recorded as Alfred-Jean Boucher; Alfred Jean Boucher.

Alfred Boucher in brief

Born
1850
Died
1934
Known for
sculptor and patron of the arts
Place of birth
Nogent-sur-Seine
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Overview

Born at Nogent-sur-Seine in 1850, died at Aix-les-Bains in 1934.

In detail

Alfred Boucher studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Joseph-Marius Ramus is recorded. Laure Coutan, Henri Soubricas and Sigrid af Forselles are recorded as having studied under Alfred Boucher. the recorded working language is French.

Work by Alfred Boucher is recorded in the collections of Musée d'Orsay, National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alfred Boucher”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1230730: Alfred Boucher

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