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Jean-Louis Jaley

1802 – 1866

French sculptor

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Lived 1802 – 1866 (aged 64). Jean-Louis Jaley was a French sculptor and medalist.

Jean-Louis Nicolas Jaley (27 January 1802, Paris – 30 May 1866, Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French sculptor.

He was the pupil of his father Louis Jaley and Pierre Cartellier. In 1827, he won - together with François Lanno - the Prix de Rome for sculpture with a bas-relief Mucius Scævola devant Porsenna.

He was buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery (49th division), near his father, who died in 1840.

Works La Prière (The Prayer), statue, marble, 1831, Paris, musée du Louvre La Pudeur (The Modesty), statue, marble, 1833, Paris, musée du Louvre Portrait du duc d'Orléans, statue, marble, 1842–1844, Paris, musée du Louvre allegorical figures of Vienna and London, Gare du Nord, Paris, circa 1864

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
French Academy in Rome
Awards
Prix de Rome; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Jean Louis Nicolas Jaley, Jean-Louis-Nicolas Jaley, Jean-Louis Nicolas Jaley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Louis Jaley?

French sculptor (1802–1866)

When was Jean-Louis Jaley born?

Jean-Louis Jaley was born on 27 January 1802 in Paris.

When did Jean-Louis Jaley die?

Jean-Louis Jaley died on 30 May 1866 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

What was Jean-Louis Jaley's occupation?

Jean-Louis Jaley was a sculptor and medalist.

What nationality was Jean-Louis Jaley?

Jean-Louis Jaley was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Louis Jaley

· Wikidata: Q642956

· DBpedia: Jean-Louis Jaley

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