Justin Lequien

1826–1882 (age 56)

Biography

Justin Lequien was a sculptor who made significant contributions to the visual arts in nineteenth-century France. Born in 1826, he worked during a period of rich artistic production and worked in a medium that required both technical skill and creative vision.

Lequien practiced his sculptural art until his death in 1882. His burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery reflects his artistic legacy and the esteem in which he was held within Parisian artistic circles.

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