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Jean-Baptiste Hugues

Jean-Baptiste Hugues (1849–1930) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Jean Hughes.

Jean-Baptiste Hugues in brief

Born
1849
Died
1930
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Marseille
Contents

Overview

Born at Marseille in 1849, died at 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1930.

In detail

Jean-Baptiste Hugues studied at French Academy in Rome. training under Antoine Bontoux is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris.

Works named in the authority record are Misery, Louis David and fontaine des Danaïdes.

Work by Jean-Baptiste Hugues is recorded in the collections of Centre national des arts plastiques, Musée d'Orsay, Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chartres.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean-Baptiste Hugues”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3164160: Jean-Baptiste Hugues

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