Jean Boucher

Jean Boucher (1870–1939) was a French sculptor and teacher.

Jean Boucher in brief

Born
1870
Died
1939
Known for
sculptor and teacher
Place of birth
Cesson-Sévigné
Contents

Overview

Born at Cesson-Sévigné in 1870, died at Paris in 1939.

In detail

Jean Boucher studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and Académie Julian. training under Alexandre Falguière, Henri Chapu and Antonin Mercié is recorded. Paul Belmondo, Jean Commère and Émile André Leroy are recorded as having studied under Jean Boucher. the recorded working language is French.

Employment is recorded with Beaux-Arts de Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Work by Jean Boucher is recorded in the collections of Cesson-Sévigné, Maison de Victor Hugo, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.

Distinctions recorded are Croix de guerre 1914–1918.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3170877: Jean Boucher

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