Eugène Simonis

Eugène Simonis (1810–1882) was a Belgian sculptor.

Also recorded as Louis Eugene Simonis; Eugene Simonis; Louis-Eugène Simonis; Louis-Eugene Simonis.

Eugène Simonis in brief

Born
1810
Died
1882
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Liège
Contents

Overview

Born at Liège in 1810, died at Koekelberg in 1882.

In detail

Eugène Simonis studied at Royal Academy of Arts of Liège. training under François-Joseph Dewandre and Carlo Finelli is recorded. Paul Du Bois, Julien Dillens and Charles Samuel are recorded as having studied under Eugène Simonis.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Liège, Rome and Brussels. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium.

Works named in the authority record are equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon.

Work by Eugène Simonis is recorded in the collections of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold, Order of Saint Michael, Order of the Medjidie and Officer of the Order of Leopold.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Eugène Simonis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q585463: Eugène Simonis

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