François Girardon (1628 - 1715)
1628-03-10Troyes, France1715-09-01Paris, FranceFrance
François Girardon
François Girardon was a French sculptor of the Louis XIV style or French Baroque, best known for his statues and busts of Louis XIV and for his statuary in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
Date and place of birt: | 10 march 1628, Troyes, France |
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Date and place of death: | 1 september 1715, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Portrait sculpture, Mythological painting |
Art style: | Baroque, Rococo |