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François Rude
French sculptor (1784–1855) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
François Rude (4 January 1784 – 3 November 1855) was a French sculptor, best known for the Departure of the Volunteers, also known as La Marseillaise on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. (1835–36).[1] His work often expressed patriotic themes, as well as the transition from neo-classicism to romanticism.[2]
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François Rude | |
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![]() Portrait by Sophie Rude (1842) | |
Born | (1784-01-04)4 January 1784 Dijon, France |
Died | 3 November 1855(1855-11-03) (aged 71) Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Sculpture, drawing |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
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