François Jouffroy

François Jouffroy (1806–1882) was a French sculptor, restorer and artist.

François Jouffroy in brief

Born
1806
Died
1882
Known for
sculptor, restorer and artist
Place of birth
Dijon
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Overview

Born at Dijon in 1806, died at Laval in 1882.

In detail

François Jouffroy studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. Jules Blanchard, Édouard Houssin and António Soares dos Reis are recorded as having studied under François Jouffroy. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome and Paris. Employment is recorded with Beaux-Arts de Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Saint Bernard, Jean-Baptiste Massillon and Dawn.

Work by François Jouffroy is recorded in the collections of Musée Carnavalet.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “François Jouffroy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1374591: François Jouffroy

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