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Léopold Morice

1843 – 1920

French sculptor

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Lived 1843 – 1920 (aged 76). Léopold Morice was a French sculptor.

Léopold Morice (; Nîmes, 9 July 1843 - Paris, 30 June 1919) was a French sculptor.

Life

An apprentice in Auguste Bosc's studio then in François Jouffroy's studio, he was later admitted to the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts aged 19. His talent gained him several medals during his training there. He won several contracts in 1875 in Paris, Dunkerque, Nîmes, Pompignan, at Le Vigan and in Venezuela.

One of his most notable works is the statue of Marianne in Place de la République in Paris, on a pedestal by his brother, the architect François-Charles Morice (1848–1908).

In 1910 and 1911 he produced two monuments in memory of Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, one at Montcalm's birthplace of Vestric-et-Candiac (Cantal) and the other in Québec, where Montcalm died. In writing of these monuments, Georges Bellerive stated:

Morice was made a Chevalier dans l'Ordre de la Legion d'Honneur in 1888.

In his lifetime, Morice taught many aspiring artists. One of his most prized students was Jules Edouard Roiné.

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Beaux-Arts de Paris
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Léopold Morice?

French sculptor (1843–1920)

When was Léopold Morice born?

Léopold Morice was born on 9 July 1843 in Nîmes.

When did Léopold Morice die?

Léopold Morice died on 30 June 1920 in Paris.

What was Léopold Morice's occupation?

Léopold Morice was a sculptor.

What nationality was Léopold Morice?

Léopold Morice was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léopold Morice

· Wikidata: Q3271857

· DBpedia: Léopold Morice

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