Louis Desprez

Louis Desprez (1799–1870) was a French sculptor.

Louis Desprez in brief

Born
1799
Died
1870
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1799, died at 14th arrondissement of Paris in 1870.

In detail

Louis Desprez studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. training under François Joseph Bosio is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Works named in the authority record are Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Louis Bourdaloue and Germain Pilon.

Work by Louis Desprez is recorded in the collections of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and Musée Salies.

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

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Louis Desprez”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3261719: Louis Desprez

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