Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

French sculptor and painter (1827–1875)
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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is a human[1]. He was born in Valenciennes[2]. He was born on May 11, 1827[3]. He died in Courbevoie[4]. He died on October 12, 1875[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was born in Valenciennes[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux died in Courbevoie[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was born on May 11, 1827[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux died on October 12, 1875[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux died on October 11, 1875[11].
  • Burial took place at Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière ancien de Courbevoie[13].
  • Among Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's spouses was Amélie de Montfort[14].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was Charles Carpeaux[15].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was Louise Clément-Carpeaux[16].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was Louis Carpeaux[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux held citizenship in France[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's professions included painter[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux worked as a printmaker[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's education included a stint at Q36387328[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was educated at French Academy in Rome[21].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was Joseph Osbach[22].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was Pierre Marie François Ogé[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is buste of Charles Garnier[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is Ugolin entouré de ses quatre enfants[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is The Negress[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is Pourquoi naître esclave ?[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was born in Valenciennes[2]. He was born on May 11, 1827[3].

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]; Q36387328[20], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1782[34], headquartered in Valenciennes[35]; and French Academy in Rome[21], an educational institution[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1666[38], headquartered in Rome[39]. Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux studied under René Fache[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], and draftsperson[9]. Notable students include Joseph Osbach[22], a sculptor[41], 1851–1894[42], of France[43] and Pierre Marie François Ogé[23], a sculptor[44], 1849–1913[45], of France[46].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include buste of Charles Garnier[24], a sculpture[47], founded in 1869[48]; Ugolin entouré de ses quatre enfants[25], a sculpture[49], founded in 1862[50]; The Negress[26], a sculpture[51], founded in 1868[52]; and Pourquoi naître esclave ?[27], a bust[53], founded in 1873[54].

Recognition

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux received the Prix de Rome[55].

Personal Life

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was married to Amélie de Montfort[14]. Children include Charles Carpeaux[15], an archaeologist[56], 1870–1904[57], of France[58]; Louise Clément-Carpeaux[16], a sculptor[59], 1872–1961[60], of France[61], awarded the Prix Charles Blanc[62]; and Louis Carpeaux[17], a military officer[63], 1874–1929[64], of France[65], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[66].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 12, 1875[5] and October 11, 1875[11]. Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux passed away in Courbevoie[4]. Recorded place of burial include Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery[12] and Cimetière ancien de Courbevoie[13].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

He has been cited as an influence by Auguste Rodin[69], a sculptor[70], 1840–1917[71], of France[72], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[73]; Jean Antoine Injalbert[74], a sculptor[75], 1845–1933[76], of France[77], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[78]; and Karl Storck[79], a jeweler[80], 1826–1887[81], of Electorate of Hesse[82], awarded the Order of the Star of Romania[83], specialised in art of sculpture[84].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux born?

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's place of birth was Valenciennes[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux die?

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux passed away in Courbevoie[4].

Who was Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux married to?

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's spouses include Amélie de Montfort[14].

What did Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], and draftsperson[9].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux go to school?

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], Q36387328[20], and French Academy in Rome[21].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[55].

Who did Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux influence?

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux has been cited as an influence by Auguste Rodin[69], Jean Antoine Injalbert[74], and Karl Storck[79].

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  1. 10d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Plaque Atelier Carpeaux, 39 boulevard Excelmans, Paris 16.jpg
    Student Joseph Osbach, Pierre Marie François Ogé
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