Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk

Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk (1820–1885) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Pierre-Alexandre Schoenewerk; Alexandre Schoenewerk.

Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk in brief

Born
1820
Died
1885
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Pierre-Alexandre Schoenewerk.

Born at Paris in 1820, died at 15th arrondissement of Paris in 1885.

In detail

training under David d'Angers, Pierre-Jules Jollivet and Henry de Triqueti is recorded. Camille François Chardin is recorded as having studied under Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with Romanticism.

Works named in the authority record are Young Tarantine.

Work by Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk is recorded in the collections of Musée d'Orsay, Musée Carnavalet, Maison de Victor Hugo, Musée de Picardie and Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2834020: Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk

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