Paul Boissonnade

1873–1946 (age 73)

Biography

Sculptor Paul Boissonnade, born in 1873, shaped graceful figures that celebrated resilience, leaving works that encouraged viewers to find beauty amid adversity.

His hands now rest at Père Lachaise Cemetery, where his sculptures and the memory of his craft continue to move those who study them.

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