Eugène-Louis Lequesne

Eugène-Louis Lequesne (1815–1887) was a French sculptor, lawyer and chess player.

Also recorded as Eugene-Louis Lequesne.

Eugène-Louis Lequesne in brief

Born
1815
Died
1887
Known for
sculptor, lawyer and chess player
Place of birth
4th arrondissement of Paris
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Eugène-Louis Le Quesne.

Born at 4th arrondissement of Paris in 1815, died at 8th arrondissement of Paris in 1887.

In detail

Eugène-Louis Lequesne studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. Ernest Rancoulet, Frédéric-Louis-Désiré Bogino and Émile Soldi-Colbert are recorded as having studied under Eugène-Louis Lequesne. the recorded working language is French.

Works named in the authority record are Philippe de Commynes, Fame Holding back Pegasus, Le Faune dansant and Statue de Notre-Dame de la Garde.

Work by Eugène-Louis Lequesne is recorded in the collections of musée Muséum départemental des Hautes-Alpes, Palais Longchamp, Église de la Sainte-Trinité, Musée de Picardie and Palais Garnier.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome, Knight of the Legion of Honour and gold medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Eugène-Louis Lequesne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2719726: Eugène-Louis Lequesne

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