Louis Riché
Louis Riché (29 May 1877 Paris - 1949), was a French sculptor in bronze. "His first exhibit at the Salon in Paris was in 1896 at the age of nineteen. Riché sculpted many animals subjects but his favorite models were German Shepherd dogs at which he is considered the master at reproducing.
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Louis Riché
Louis Riché · https: Salon de 1898 · Public domain
- Full name
- Louis Gustave Riché.
- Born
- Louis Riché was born on 29 May 1877. · Paris.
- Died
- Louis Riché died on 12 May 1949.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- sculptor.
- Teachers
- Georges Gardet.
- Languages
- French.
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Louis Riché (29 May 1877 Paris - 1949), was a French sculptor in bronze. "His first exhibit at the Salon in Paris was in 1896 at the age of nineteen. Riché sculpted many animals subjects but his favorite models were German Shepherd dogs at which he is considered the master at reproducing.
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He continued exhibiting at the Salon and except for the interruptions of both World Wars he continued to create his artistic subjects. He worked mostly with the Thiebault Freres foundry for the casting of his models but it is noted that some of his sculptures of lions were cast in silver by Risler and Carre."
Louis Riché is recorded with the occupation sculptor. Recorded as a citizen of France.
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1877
Louis Riché was born on 29 May 1877.
1949
Louis Riché died on 12 May 1949.
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Louis Riché was born at Paris.
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Louis Riché was recorded at birth as Louis Gustave Riché. The authorities additionally record the heading Louis Riche. His recorded language was French.
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Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence
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