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
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.
“Pierre Le Gros the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2604375: Pierre Le Gros the Elder
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