Pierre Le Gros the Younger

Pierre Le Gros the Younger (1666–1719) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Pierre, II Legros; Pierre Legros II; Pierre Le Gros; Pierre, the younger Legros; Pierre Legros; Pierre, II Le Gros.

Pierre Le Gros the Younger in brief

Born: 1666
Died: 1719
Known for: sculptor
Place of birth: Paris

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In detail
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1666, died at Rome in 1719.

In detail

Pierre Le Gros the Younger studied at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. training under Pierre Le Gros the Elder is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome.

Works named in the authority record are Veturia.

Work by Pierre Le Gros the Younger is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo del Prado, Nationalmuseum, Netherlands Photo Museum and Wereldmuseum Rotterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome for sculpture.

Sources

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1.
“Pierre Le Gros the Younger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2093685: Pierre Le Gros the Younger
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