Louis-Ernest Barrias

Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841–1905) was a French sculptor and teacher.

Also recorded as Ernest Barrias; Louis-Ernst Barrias; Louis Ernest Barrias.

Louis-Ernest Barrias in brief

Born
1841
Died
1905
Known for
sculptor and teacher
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at Paris in 1841, died at 17th arrondissement of Paris in 1905.

In detail

Louis-Ernest Barrias studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. training under François Jouffroy, Pierre-Jules Cavelier and Léon Cogniet is recorded. Hippolyte Lefèbvre, Charles-Henri Pourquet and Charles Caby are recorded as having studied under Louis-Ernest Barrias. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with Neo-Baroque.

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

Works named in the authority record are The Oath of Spartacus, Jeune fille de Mégare and La Défense de Paris.

Work by Louis-Ernest Barrias is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Centre national des arts plastiques, Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Museum of Grenoble.

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

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Louis-Ernest Barrias”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1289500: Louis-Ernest Barrias

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