About Georges Récipon
Lived 1860 – 1920 (aged 60). Georges Récipon was a French sculptor and painter.
Georges Récipon (17 January 1860 – 2 May 1920) was a French painter and sculptor, whose major works are probably his sculptures at the Grand Palais in Paris, consisting of two monumental and exuberant quadrigas on the building's roof. He was the son of the Odiot goldsmith/silversmith Paul Edmond Récipon (1832–1898).
Other work includes: Equestrian statue of General Lariboisiere, Fougères, France Nymphs of the Neva and Nymphs of the Seine groups at the Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Georges Récipon's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Georges Récipon?
French painter and sculptor (1860-1920)
When was Georges Récipon born?
Georges Récipon was born on 17 January 1860 in 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
When did Georges Récipon die?
Georges Récipon died on 2 March 1920 in Saint-Cloud.
What was Georges Récipon's occupation?
Georges Récipon was a sculptor and painter.
What nationality was Georges Récipon?
Georges Récipon was French.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georges Récipon. https://biography.guide/georges-recipon/
MLA: "Georges Récipon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/georges-recipon/.
Chicago: "Georges Récipon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/georges-recipon/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-21 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC