Emmanuel Frémiet

Emmanuel Frémiet (1824–1910) was a French sculptor, painter and university teacher.

Also recorded as Emmanuel Fremiet.

Emmanuel Frémiet in brief

Born
1824
Died
1910
Known for
sculptor, painter and university teacher
Place of birth
Montrouge
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Overview

Born at Montrouge in 1824, died at Paris in 1910.

In detail

training under François Rude is recorded. Charles Valton, Léonie Halévy and Édouard Paul Mérite are recorded as having studied under Emmanuel Frémiet. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Employment is recorded with Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts and Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar and Statue of Neptune.

Work by Emmanuel Frémiet is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Victoria, Nationalmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Grenoble.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Emmanuel Frémiet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q499022: Emmanuel Frémiet

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