Award
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q281698 · wikidata
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Hippolyte Lefèbvre
1863-02-04 – 1935-09-22
Life & Legacy
Hippolyte-Jules Lefèbvre (4 February 1863 - November 1935) was a French sculptor and medallist who received numerous official marks of recognition in his day but is now largely forgotten. His most prominent works are the monumental equestrian sculptures of Joan of Arc and Louis IX of France, set up on the Basilique du Sacré Cœur, Paris.
Occupation & Career
sculptor, medalist, visual artist, teacher
Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris; École des beaux-arts de Lille; French Academy in Rome
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Prix de Rome; Equestrian Statue of Louis IX; Equestrian Statue of Joan of Arc
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour · Prix de Rome
Organizations & Memberships
Académie des beaux-arts · Rosati
Notable Work
equestrian statue of Joan of Arc · Equestrian Statue of Louis IX
Education & Institutions
Beaux-Arts de Paris · École des beaux-arts de Lille · French Academy in Rome
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Prix de Rome
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q281698 · wikidata
Notable Work
Equestrian Statue of Louis IX
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q281698 · wikidata
Notable Work
Equestrian Statue of Joan of Arc
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q281698 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q281698 — wikidata View source
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