Jean Magrou
Jean Marie Joseph Magrou (October 22, 1869 – 1945) was a French sculptor, born in Béziers, France. He studied under Eugène Émile Thomas and Injalbert. Magrou was a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.
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Jean Magrou
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- Born
- 1869 · Béziers.
- Died
- 1945 · 14th arrondissement of Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- sculptor
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Teachers
- Jean Antoine Injalbert · Gabriel Thomas
- Known for
- Statue of Joao Francisco Lisboa and Sao Luis
- Languages
- French
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Jean Marie Joseph Magrou (October 22, 1869 – 1945) was a French sculptor, born in Béziers, France. He studied under Eugène Émile Thomas and Injalbert. Magrou was a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.
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He is remembered, among things for his statues of Pedro II of Brazil, in Brazil.
Jean Magrou studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Training under Jean Antoine Injalbert and Gabriel Thomas is recorded. The recorded working language is French. Employment is recorded with University of Paris. Works named in the authority record are Statue of Joao Francisco Lisboa, Sao Luis. Work by Jean Magrou is recorded in the collections of Musée des Beaux-Arts de Béziers and Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris.
Le jardin des poètes à Béziers c'est super trop beau et avant c'était un zoo avec des singes et des girafes. Et oui! - Statue de Victor Hugo, par Jean Magrou.
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1869
Jean Magrou born at Béziers.
1945
Jean Magrou died at 14th arrondissement of Paris.
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Formation and teaching. Magrou studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. He trained under Jean Antoine Injalbert and Gabriel Thomas.
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