Jules Coutan

Jules Coutan (1848–1939) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Jules-Félix Coutan; Jules Félix Coutan; Jules-Felix Coutan; Jules Felix Coutan.

Jules Coutan in brief

Born
1848
Died
1939
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at Paris in 1848, died at Paris in 1939.

In detail

Jules Coutan studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. training under Pierre-Jules Cavelier is recorded. Hippolyte Lefèbvre, Jean de Vernon and Charles Caby are recorded as having studied under Jules Coutan. the recorded working language is French.

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

Work by Jules Coutan is recorded in the collections of Musée d'Orsay, Musée Carnavalet and Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris.

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

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jules Coutan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2728181: Jules Coutan

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