Pierre Roche

Roche first studied medicine and chemistry in Paris, but then switched to studying painting at the Académie Julian 1873–1878 under Alfred Roll, and exhibited at the Paris Salon 1884–1889. In 1888 Roche tried sculpture to compete for a monument to Georges Danton, leading to encouragement by sculptor and teacher Jules Dalou. He went on to produce a number of commissioned works, like the fountain April (1906) in the Musée Galliera gardens, and L'Effort (c.1898) in the Jardin du Luxembourg. He is credited as the inventor of gypsotypie, a technique of relief printing. His works are collected in the Musée d'Orsay, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Courtauld Institute of Art, and Harvard University Art Museums.

Pierre Roche studied at Académie Julian. The recorded working language is French. Works named in the authority record are L'Effort and fontaine de l'Avril. Work by Pierre Roche is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Musée d'Orsay, National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina, Musée des Arts Décoratifs and Van Gogh Museum. Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Pierre Roche was recorded at birth as Pierre Henry Ferdinand Massignon. The authorities additionally record the headings Fernand Massignon, Fernand Massignon Roche and Pierre-Henry-Ferdinand Massignon. His recorded language was French. One child is recorded: Louis Massignon.

Pierre Roche is recorded as sculptor, painter, medalist, ceramicist and engraver. Recognition and collections. Roche received Knight of the Legion of Honour.