Paul Gasq

Paul Gasq (1860–1944) was a French sculptor, medalist and curator.

Also recorded as Paul-Jean-Baptiste Gasq; Paul Jean-Baptiste Gasq.

Paul Gasq in brief

Born
1860
Died
1944
Known for
sculptor, medalist and curator
Place of birth
Dijon
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Paul Jean-Baptiste Gasq.

Born at Dijon in 1860, died at Paris in 1944.

In detail

Paul Gasq studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. training under Alexandre Falguière, Antonin Mercié and François Jouffroy is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France. Employment is recorded with Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon. Positions recorded include curator. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts and Société des Artistes Français.

Works named in the authority record are Medea and La Révélation artistique by Paul Gasq.

Work by Paul Gasq is recorded in the collections of Musée d'Orsay and Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome, Officer of the Legion of Honour and officier d'académie.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Paul Gasq”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q526858: Paul Gasq

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