Antonin Mercié

French sculptor and painter (1845-1916)
Person human Q2274629
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Antonin Mercié

Summary

Antonin Mercié is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toulouse[2]. He was born on +1845-10-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1916-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], artist[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Antonin Mercié's place of birth was Toulouse[2].
  • Antonin Mercié passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Antonin Mercié was born on +1845-10-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Antonin Mercié was born on +1845-10-29T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Antonin Mercié died on +1916-12-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at cemetery of Terre Cabade[12].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Antonin Mercié was Fernand Antonin Mercié[14].
  • Antonin Mercié held citizenship in France[15].
  • Antonin Mercié worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Antonin Mercié's professions included painter[7].
  • Antonin Mercié's professions included artist[8].
  • Antonin Mercié worked as a teacher[9].
  • Antonin Mercié held the position of chairperson[16].
  • Antonin Mercié held the position of Q131625448[17].
  • Antonin Mercié was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
  • Antonin Mercié's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].
  • Antonin Mercié was educated at French Academy in Rome[20].
  • A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Julien Lorieux[21].
  • A notable student of Antonin Mercié was René Quillivic[22].
  • A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Édouard-Marcel Sandoz[23].
  • A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Ida Matton[24].
  • A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Charlotte Quillet Saint-Ange[25].
  • A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Demetre Chiparus[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonin Mercié is Gloria Victis[27].

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Origins and Family

Antonin Mercié's place of birth was Toulouse[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1845-10-30T00:00:00Z[3] and +1845-10-29T00:00:00Z[11].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[20], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35]. Studied under François Jouffroy[36] and Alexandre Falguière[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], artist[8], and teacher[9]. Antonin Mercié was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[18]. Positions held include chairperson[16], a type of position[38] and Q131625448[17]. Notable students include Julien Lorieux[21], a sculptor[39], 1876–1915[40], of France[41], awarded the Prix de Rome[42]; René Quillivic[22], a sculptor[43], 1879–1969[44], of France[45]; Édouard-Marcel Sandoz[23], a sculptor[46], 1881–1971[47], of Switzerland[48], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[49]; Ida Matton[24], an artist[50], 1863–1940[51], of Sweden[52], awarded the Litteris et Artibus[53], specialised in art of sculpture[54]; Charlotte Quillet Saint-Ange[25], a painter[55], 1869–1957[56], of France[57], awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[58]; and Demetre Chiparus[26], a sculptor[59], 1886–1947[60], of Romania[61].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gloria Victis[27], a sculpture[62], in France[63], founded in 1874[64]; Q17494547[65]; Q17496079[66]; and Statue de François Arago à Perpignan[67], a monumental sculpture[68], in France[69], founded in 1879[70].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[71], an award[72], in France[73], founded in 1663[74]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[75], a grade of an order[76], in France[77]; Q109044692[78]; Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown[79], a grade of an order[80], in Luxembourg[81], founded in 1841[82]; and Grand Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[83].

Personal Life

A child of Antonin Mercié was Fernand Antonin Mercié[14].

Death and Burial

Antonin Mercié died on +1916-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include cemetery of Terre Cabade[12] and Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Antonin Mercié ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

He has been cited as an influence by Emmanuel Guérin[86], a sculptor[87], 1884–1967[88], of France[89].

FAQs

Where was Antonin Mercié born?

Antonin Mercié was born in Toulouse[2].

Where did Antonin Mercié die?

Antonin Mercié passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Antonin Mercié do for work?

Antonin Mercié worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], artist[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Antonin Mercié go to school?

Antonin Mercié was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19] and French Academy in Rome[20].

What awards did Antonin Mercié receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[71], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[75], Q109044692[78], and Q109044692[90].

Who did Antonin Mercié influence?

Antonin Mercié has been cited as an influence by Emmanuel Guérin[86].

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    Has works in the collection National Gallery of Art, Musée d'Orsay, Musée des Augustins +6
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    Student Julien Lorieux, René Quillivic, Édouard-Marcel Sandoz +7
    Award received Prix de Rome, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Q109044692 +3
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