Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2823113 · wikidata
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Achille Valois
1785-01-12 – 1862-11-17
Life & Legacy
Achille-Joseph-Étienne Valois (French pronunciation: [aʃil ʒozɛf etjɛn valwa]; 13 January 1785 — 17 December 1862) was a French designer and sculptor who studied for a time in the atelier of Jacques-Louis David and whose sculptural works may be seen in Paris. He also studied with Antoine-Denis Chaudet.
Occupation & Career
sculptor, painter, artist
Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour; fontaine de Léda
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Notable Work
fontaine de Léda
Education & Institutions
Beaux-Arts de Paris
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
fontaine de Léda
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2823113 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2823113 — wikidata View source
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