Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827–1875 (age 48)
Biography
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was a renowned French sculptor and painter of the 19th century, celebrated for his dynamic and expressive works. His artistic innovations helped define the aesthetic of his era, and he was recognized as one of the leading sculptors of the Second Empire and Third Republic.
Carpeaux's legacy encompasses numerous public monuments and sculptures that continue to grace French cities. He was buried in Valenciennes, his native city, at St Roch Communal Cemetery, honored as a master of his craft whose influence extended throughout European art.