Henri Chapu
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Summary
Henri Chapu is a human[1]. He was born in Le Mée-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on September 29, 1833[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on April 21, 1891[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], medalist[7], and engraver[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Henri Chapu was born in Le Mée-sur-Seine[2].
- Henri Chapu died in Paris[4].
- Henri Chapu was born on September 29, 1833[3].
- Henri Chapu died on April 21, 1891[5].
- Henri Chapu is buried at Q110357026[10].
- Henri Chapu held citizenship in France[11].
- Henri Chapu worked as a sculptor[6].
- Henri Chapu's professions included medalist[7].
- Henri Chapu's professions included engraver[8].
- Henri Chapu's field of work was art of sculpture[12].
- Henri Chapu's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
- Henri Chapu's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[14].
- Henri Chapu's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[15].
- A notable student of Henri Chapu was Eugène-Jean Boverie[16].
- A notable student of Henri Chapu was François Mouly[17].
- A notable student of Henri Chapu was Ede Kallós[18].
- A notable student of Henri Chapu was Ida Matton[19].
- A notable student of Henri Chapu was Michel-Henri Jondet[20].
- A notable student of Henri Chapu was Emil Wikström[21].
- A notable work attributed to Henri Chapu is Greece crowns Byron[22].
- A notable work attributed to Henri Chapu is Bust of Christakis Zographou, Ioannina[23].
- Henri Chapu received the Prix de Rome[24].
- Henri Chapu received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Henri Chapu was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[26].
- Henri Chapu was a member of Caldarrosti[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Henri Chapu's place of birth was Le Mée-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on September 29, 1833[3].
Education
Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31]; French Academy in Rome[14], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35]; and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[15], a grande école[36], in France[37], founded in 1877[38], headquartered in Paris[39]. Henri Chapu studied under James Pradier[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], medalist[7], and engraver[8]. Henri Chapu's field of work was art of sculpture[12]. Notable students include Eugène-Jean Boverie[16], a sculptor[41], 1869–1910[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44]; François Mouly[17], a sculptor[45], 1846–1886[46], of France[47]; Ede Kallós[18], a sculptor[48], 1866–1950[49], of Hungary[50]; Ida Matton[19], an artist[51], 1863–1940[52], of Sweden[53], awarded the Litteris et Artibus[54], specialised in art of sculpture[55]; Michel-Henri Jondet[20], a sculptor[56], 1865–1922[57], of France[58]; and Emil Wikström[21], a sculptor[59], 1864–1942[60], of Finland[61], awarded the Ducat Prize[62].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Greece crowns Byron[22], a commemorative sculpture[63], in Greece[64], founded in 1896[65] and Bust of Christakis Zographou, Ioannina[23], a commemorative bust[66], in Greece[67], founded in 1886[68].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix de Rome[24], an award[69], in France[70], founded in 1663[71] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a Ordensklasse[72], in France[73], founded in 1802[74].
Death and Burial
Henri Chapu died on April 21, 1891[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[75]. He is buried at Q110357026[10].
Why It Matters
Henri Chapu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
FAQs
Where was Henri Chapu born?
Born in Le Mée-sur-Seine[2].
Where did Henri Chapu die?
Henri Chapu passed away in Paris[4].
What did Henri Chapu do for work?
Henri Chapu worked as sculptor[6], medalist[7], and engraver[8].
Where did Henri Chapu go to school?
Henri Chapu was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13], French Academy in Rome[14], and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[15].
What awards did Henri Chapu receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[24] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].