Elias Robert (1821 - 1874)
1821-06-06Étampes, France1874-04-29Paris, FranceFrance
Elias Robert
lias Robert, real name Louis-Valentin Robert, was a 19th-century French sculptor.
Elias Robert studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and was a pupil of David d'Angers and James Pradier. He made his debut at the Salon of 1845 and won the gold medal in 1847.
He is best known for his Neoclassical works, which showcased his talent for figurative sculpture and marble work. His elegant and graceful sculptures often reflected mythological and historical subjects, contributing to the artistic rise of his time.
He was awarded the title of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.
Date and place of birt: | 6 june 1821, Étampes, France |
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Date and place of death: | 29 april 1874, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Portraitist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Allegory, Portrait sculpture, Mythological painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Neoclassicism |
Medium: | Bronze, Marble, Metal, Plaster, Stone |