Louis Leygue

French sculptor (1905–1992)
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Louis Leygue

Summary

Louis Leygue is a human[1]. He was born in Bourg-en-Bresse[2]. He was born on August 25, 1905[3]. He died in Naveil[4]. He died on March 2, 1992[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Louis Leygue was born in Bourg-en-Bresse[2].
  • Louis Leygue passed away in Naveil[4].
  • Louis Leygue was born on August 25, 1905[3].
  • Louis Leygue died on March 2, 1992[5].
  • Louis Leygue died on March 5, 1992[11].
  • Louis Leygue held citizenship in France[12].
  • Louis Leygue worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Louis Leygue worked as a printmaker[7].
  • Louis Leygue worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Louis Leygue worked as a visual artist[9].
  • Louis Leygue's field of work was visual arts[13].
  • Among Louis Leygue's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
  • Louis Leygue was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15].
  • Louis Leygue's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[16].
  • A notable student of Louis Leygue was Roland Guillaumel[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Leygue is Le Soleil de Langres[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Leygue is La Fontaine des corolles[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Leygue is mémorial aux Déportés de l'Ain[20].
  • Louis Leygue received the Prix de Rome[21].
  • Louis Leygue was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[22].
  • Louis Leygue is recorded as male[23].
  • Louis Leygue's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Louis Leygue's Commons category is recorded as Louis Leygue[25].
  • Louis Leygue's family name is recorded as Leygue[26].
  • Louis Leygue's given name is recorded as Louis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bourg-en-Bresse[2], Louis Leygue… he was born on August 25, 1905[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[16], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1877[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Studied under Robert Wlérick[36], a sculptor[37], 1882–1944[38], of France[39]; Jules Coutan[40], a sculptor[41], 1848–1939[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44]; François-Léon Sicard[45], a sculptor[46], 1862–1934[47], of France[48], awarded the Prix de Rome[49]; and Paul Landowski[50], a sculptor[51], 1875–1961[52], of France[53], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. Louis Leygue's field of work was visual arts[13]. Among his employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[14]. A notable student of him was Roland Guillaumel[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Le Soleil de Langres[18], a sculpture[55], in France[56], founded in 1983[57]; La Fontaine des corolles[19], a sculpture[58], in France[59], founded in 1973[60]; and mémorial aux Déportés de l'Ain[20], a sculpture[61], in France[62], founded in 1949[63].

Recognition

Louis Leygue received the Prix de Rome[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 2, 1992[5] and March 5, 1992[11]. Louis Leygue passed away in Naveil[4].

Why It Matters

Louis Leygue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Louis Leygue born?

Louis Leygue's place of birth was Bourg-en-Bresse[2].

Where did Louis Leygue die?

Louis Leygue died in Naveil[4].

What did Louis Leygue do for work?

Louis Leygue worked as sculptor[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9].

Where did Louis Leygue go to school?

Louis Leygue was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15] and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[16].

What awards did Louis Leygue receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[21].

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Class ancestry

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