Augustin Félix Fortin

Augustin Félix Fortin (1763–1832) was a French sculptor and painter.

Also recorded as Augustin-Félix Fortin; Augustin Fortin; Augustin-Felix Fortin; Augustin Felix Fortin; Fortin; Fortain.

Augustin Félix Fortin in brief

Born
1763
Died
1832
Known for
sculptor and painter
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1763, died at Paris in 1832.

In detail

Augustin Félix Fortin studied at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture.

Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are fontaine de la Charité.

Work by Augustin Félix Fortin is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum and Musée Carnavalet.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Augustin Félix Fortin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q65331: Augustin Félix Fortin

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