Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was a French sculptor and painter during the Second Empire under Napoleon III. He was born in Valenciennes, France in 1827 and died in 1875. Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is known for his expressive and detailed sculptures, such as Ugolino and His Sons, which can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Early Life and Education
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was born into a family of masons and studied under
François Rude before entering the École des Beaux-Arts in 1844. He won the Prix de Rome in 1854, which allowed him to study in Rome and find inspiration from the works of Michelangelo, Donatello, and Verrocchio.
Notable Works
Some of his notable works include:
Style and Influence
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's work is characterized by its naturalism, movement, and emotion, which set him apart from other artists of his time. He was a prominent artist during the Second Empire and his works continue to be celebrated today. His style was influenced by the
Second Empire style, which was characterized by elements of many different historical styles, and also made innovative use of modern materials.
Legacy
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux died on 12 October 1875, but his legacy lives on. He is considered one of the most important sculptors of the 19th century, and his works can be found in many museums around the world, including the
Musée d'Orsay in Paris. For more information about
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Second Empire style on
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Some of his students were
Jules Dalou,
Jean-Louis Forain and the American sculptor
Olin Levi Warner.
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