Jean-Auguste Barre

French artist (1811–1896)
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Jean-Auguste Barre

Summary

Jean-Auguste Barre is a human[1]. He was born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on September 25, 1811[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on February 4, 1896[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], medalist[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Auguste Barre was born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre died in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre was born on September 25, 1811[3].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre died on February 4, 1896[5].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's father was Jacques-Jean Barre[11].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's professions included medalist[7].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre worked as a designer[8].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's professions included visual artist[9].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre held the position of Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint[13].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Auguste Barre is Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Auguste Barre is André Le Nôtre[16].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre is recorded as male[18].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Auguste Barre[20].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's family name is recorded as Barre[21].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's given name is recorded as Jean-Auguste[22].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre studied under Jean-Pierre Cortot[23].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre studied under David d'Angers[24].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre studied under Achille Devéria[25].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Jean-Auguste Barre's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jean-Auguste Barre[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean-Auguste Barre… he was born on September 25, 1811[3]. His father was Jacques-Jean Barre[11].

Education

Jean-Auguste Barre's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14]. Studied under Jean-Pierre Cortot[23], a sculptor[28], 1787–1843[29], of France[30], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[31]; David d'Angers[24], a sculptor[32], 1788–1856[33], of France[34], awarded the Prix de Rome[35]; and Achille Devéria[25], a painter[36], 1800–1857[37], of France[38], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[39], specialised in erotic art[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], medalist[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9]. Jean-Auguste Barre held the position of Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu[15] and André Le Nôtre[16], a statue[41], in France[42].

Recognition

Jean-Auguste Barre received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

Death and Burial

Jean-Auguste Barre died on February 4, 1896[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Auguste Barre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Auguste Barre born?

Jean-Auguste Barre's place of birth was former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Auguste Barre die?

Jean-Auguste Barre died in Paris[4].

Who were Jean-Auguste Barre's parents?

Jean-Auguste Barre's father was Jacques-Jean Barre[11].

What did Jean-Auguste Barre do for work?

Jean-Auguste Barre worked as sculptor[6], medalist[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9].

Where did Jean-Auguste Barre go to school?

Jean-Auguste Barre was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].

What awards did Jean-Auguste Barre receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . archives.paris.fr. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Has works in the collection Musée de la Vie romantique, Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans, Louvre Museum +8
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
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    Place of birth former 10th arrondissement of Paris
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