Pierre Le Gros the Elder

Pierre Le Gros the Elder (1629–1714) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Pierre, I Legros; Pierre I Le Gros; Pierre Legros I; Pierre, the elder Legros; Pierre Legros; Le Gros.

Pierre Le Gros the Elder in brief

Born
1629
Died
1714
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Chartres
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Pierre Le Gros.

Born at Chartres in 1629, died at Paris in 1714.

In detail

training under Jacques Sarazin is recorded. Pierre Le Gros the Younger and Jean Le Gros are recorded as having studied under Pierre Le Gros the Elder. the recorded working language is French.

Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pierre Le Gros the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2604375: Pierre Le Gros the Elder

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