Isidore Bonheur

Isidore Bonheur (1827–1901) was a French sculptor and painter.

Also recorded as Isadore Bonheur; Isidore-Jules Bonheur; Isidore Jules Bonheur; I. Bonheur.

Isidore Bonheur in brief

Born
1827
Died
1901
Known for
sculptor and painter
Place of birth
Bordeaux
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Overview

Born at Bordeaux in 1827, died at Bordeaux in 1901.

In detail

Isidore Bonheur studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Hippolyte Peyrol is recorded as having studied under Isidore Bonheur. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is animal sculpture and painting.

Works named in the authority record are Gladiator on Horseback and The Bulls.

Work by Isidore Bonheur is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, National Museum in Warsaw, Palace of Fontainebleau and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Isidore Bonheur”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3155302: Isidore Bonheur

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