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Jean Baptiste Carpeaux (Valenciennes, 1822 - Courbevoi, 1875). He enrolled at the School of Fine Arts in Paris and in 1844 he moved to Rome. Read the full biography

Jean Baptiste Carpeaux (Valenciennes, 1822 - Courbevoi, 1875). He enrolled at the School of Fine Arts in Paris and in 1844 he moved to Rome. He studies Michelangelo, Donatello, Verrocchio and delves into the basic principles of Baroque art. He creates sculptural works of romantic taste with clear classical echoes, especially in the choice of theme and subjects. The busts sculpted by the artist are famous for their reality and their verisimilitude.