Clodion, born Claude Michel, was a French sculptor in the Rococo style who lived from 20 December 1738 to 29 March 1814 and was especially noted for his works in marble, bronze and terracotta. He was born in Nancy and came to Paris in 1755 to enter the workshop of his maternal uncle, the sculptor Lambert-Sigisbert Adam. After his uncle died he became a pupil of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, and in 1759 he won the grand prize for sculpture at the Académie Royale. He went to Rome in 1762, where his activity was considerable between 1767 and 1771.
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He was born in Nancy to Anne Adam and Thomas Michel
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Claude Michel (20 December 1738-29 March 1814), known as Clodion, was a French sculptor in the Rococo style, especially noted for his works in marble, bronze, & terracotta.
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In 1755 he came to Paris and entered the workshop of his maternal uncle Lambert-Sigisbert Adam, an established sculptor.
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Claude Michel (20 December 1738-29 March 1814), known as Clodion, was a French sculptor in the Rococo style, especially noted for his works in marble, bronze, & terracotta.
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Claude Michel (20 December 1738-29 March 1814), known as Clodion, was a French sculptor in the Rococo style, especially noted for his works in marble, bronze, & terracotta.
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