Auguste Clésinger

19th-century French sculptor and painter (1814–1883)
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Auguste Clésinger was a French painter, sculptor, and visual artist born in Besançon on October 22, 1814. [1][2][3][4][3][5] He was the son of Georges-Philippe Clésinger. [6]

Clésinger worked in the Romanticism movement. He was awarded the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honour. [7]

He died on January 5, 1883, at rue de la Chaise. [8]

Auguste Clésinger

Summary

Auguste Clésinger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Besançon[2]. He was born on October 22, 1814[3]. He passed away in rue de la Chaise[4]. He died on January 5, 1883[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], and visual artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Auguste Clésinger's place of birth was Besançon[2].
  • Auguste Clésinger died in rue de la Chaise[4].
  • Auguste Clésinger was born on October 22, 1814[3].
  • Auguste Clésinger died on January 5, 1883[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Auguste Clésinger's father was Georges-Philippe Clésinger[11].
  • Among Auguste Clésinger's spouses was Solange Dudevant-Sand[12].
  • Auguste Clésinger held citizenship in France[13].
  • Auguste Clésinger worked as a painter[6].
  • Auguste Clésinger's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Auguste Clésinger's professions included visual artist[8].
  • Auguste Clésinger was educated at Besançon School of Fine Arts[14].
  • A notable student of Auguste Clésinger was Joseph Charles de Blezer[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Auguste Clésinger is Q3068259[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Auguste Clésinger is Leda and the swan[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Auguste Clésinger is Frédéric Chopin's tomb[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Auguste Clésinger is Q137900389[19].
  • Auguste Clésinger received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Auguste Clésinger is recorded as male[21].
  • Auguste Clésinger's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Auguste Clésinger is associated with the Romanticism movement[23].
  • Auguste Clésinger's Commons category is recorded as Auguste Clésinger[24].
  • Auguste Clésinger's unmarried partner is recorded as Berthe de Courrière[25].
  • Auguste Clésinger's family name is recorded as Clésinger[26].
  • Auguste Clésinger's given name is recorded as Auguste[27].

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Origins and Family

Auguste Clésinger's place of birth was Besançon[2]. He was born on October 22, 1814[3]. His father was Georges-Philippe Clésinger[11].

Education

Auguste Clésinger was educated at Besançon School of Fine Arts[14]. Studied under Georges-Philippe Clésinger[28], a sculptor[29], 1788–1852[30] and Bertel Thorvaldsen[31], a sculptor[32], 1770–1844[33], of Kingdom of Denmark[34], awarded the Friedrich Order[35], specialised in art of sculpture[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], and visual artist[8]. A notable student of Auguste Clésinger was Joseph Charles de Blezer[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q3068259[16], a statue[37], founded in 1847[38]; Leda and the swan[17], a statue[39], founded in 1864[40]; Frédéric Chopin's tomb[18], a grave[41], in France[42], founded in 1850[43]; and Q137900389[19], a sculpture[44], founded in 1848[45].

Recognition

Auguste Clésinger received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].

Personal Life

Among Auguste Clésinger's spouses was Solange Dudevant-Sand[12].

Death and Burial

Auguste Clésinger died on January 5, 1883[5]. He passed away in rue de la Chaise[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Auguste Clésinger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Auguste Clésinger born?

Auguste Clésinger's place of birth was Besançon[2].

Where did Auguste Clésinger die?

Auguste Clésinger died in rue de la Chaise[4].

Who were Auguste Clésinger's parents?

Auguste Clésinger's father was Georges-Philippe Clésinger[11].

Who was Auguste Clésinger married to?

Auguste Clésinger's spouses include Solange Dudevant-Sand[12].

What did Auguste Clésinger do for work?

Auguste Clésinger worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], and visual artist[8].

Where did Auguste Clésinger go to school?

Auguste Clésinger was educated at Besançon School of Fine Arts[14].

What awards did Auguste Clésinger receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archives municipales de Besançon. memoirevive.besancon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . memoirevive.besancon.fr. memoirevive.besancon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
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  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Archives municipales de Besançon. Retrieved . memoirevive.besancon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  27. [31] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Officer of the Legion of Honour
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
    Given name Auguste
    Place of death rue de la Chaise
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