Nicolas Coustou

Nicolas Coustou (1658–1733) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Coustou.

Nicolas Coustou in brief

Born
1658
Died
1733
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Lyon
Contents

Overview

Born at Lyon in 1658, died at Paris in 1733.

In detail

Nicolas Coustou studied at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. training under Antoine Coysevox is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Baroque. Michelangelo is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Paris and Lyon. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Works named in the authority record are Apollo Chasing Daphne, Daphne Chased by Apollo and Julius Caesar.

Work by Nicolas Coustou is recorded in the collections of Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Musée de l'Histoire de France and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome for sculpture.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Nicolas Coustou”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1348290: Nicolas Coustou

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