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Henri Lombard

1855 – 1929

French sculptor of the second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th century, native of Marseille

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Lived 1855 – 1929 (aged 74). Henri Lombard was a French sculptor.

Henri-Édouard Lombard (21 November 1855 - 23 July 1929) was a French sculptor. He won the Prix de Rome in 1883. He was a professor of sculpture at the École des Beaux-Arts from 1900 to 1929. He designed public sculptures in Marseille, Nice and Paris.

Early life Henri-Édouard Lombard was born on 21 November 1855 in Marseille. He graduated from the École des Beaux-Arts.

Career Lombard began exhibiting his work at the Salon of 1878. It was subsequently moved to Cours Pierre Puget. He became a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1894. He was a professor of sculpture at his alma mater, the École des Beaux-Arts, from 1900 to 1929, where he taught evening classes.

Death Lombard died on 23 July 1929 in Paris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris, French Academy in Rome
Positions held
Full professor
Employers
Beaux-Arts de Paris
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Prix de Rome
Also known as
Henri Édouard Lombard

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henri Lombard's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri Lombard?

French sculptor of the second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th century, native of Marseille (1855–1929)

When was Henri Lombard born?

Henri Lombard was born on 20 January 1855 in Marseille.

When did Henri Lombard die?

Henri Lombard died on 25 July 1929 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Henri Lombard's occupation?

Henri Lombard was a sculptor.

What nationality was Henri Lombard?

Henri Lombard was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Lombard

· Wikidata: Q3130478

· DBpedia: Henri-Édouard Lombard

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