Paul Dubois (sculptor) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paul Dubois
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| Born | 18 July 1829 Nogent-sur-Seine, France
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| Died | 23 May 1905 |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Sculpture and painter |
Paul Dubois (born July 18, 1829 – died May 23, 1905) was a famous French artist. He was known for making beautiful sculptures and statues. He also painted many portraits of people. Paul Dubois was sometimes called Dubois-Pigalle. He was born in a town called Nogent-sur-Seine in France.
Early life
Paul Dubois was born in Nogent-sur-Seine, France. His father was a notary, which is like a legal helper, and wanted Paul to study law. But Paul loved art much more! He decided to become a sculptor instead. He was inspired by his great-uncle, Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, who was also a famous sculptor.
In 1857, Paul Dubois showed his art for the first time at the Paris Salon. This was a very important art show in Paris. He used the name Dubois-Pigalle for his art.
Career
In 1858, Paul Dubois began studying art at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. This was a top art school. The next year, he traveled to Rome, Italy. In Rome, he spent four years studying and copying many great sculptures. He also met other artists like Henri Chapu and Georges Bizet.
Paul was lucky because his family supported his studies. He did not have to worry about money while he was learning. While in Rome, he created sculptures like Saint Jean-Baptiste and Narcisse. In 1863, he won an award at the Paris Salon for his work.
When he returned to France, he created a very popular sculpture called Chanteur florentin du XVe siècle. It showed a young singer from Florence, Italy. This artwork made him very famous.
Paul Dubois won more awards, including a special "médaille d'honneur" at the Salon des beaux-arts in 1865 and 1876. He also received the Légion d'honneur, which is a very high award in France. He was made a Knight in 1867, an Officer in 1874, a Commander in 1886, and finally received the Grand Cross in 1889.
Besides sculpting, Paul Dubois was also a skilled painter. After 1870, he spent a lot of time painting portraits. He also taught art at the Académie Julian, another famous art school. Paul Dubois passed away in 1905 from pneumonia.
Main works
Paul Dubois created many important artworks. Here are some of his most famous pieces:
- The tomb of Paul Baudry: Dubois made a bust (head and shoulders sculpture) for the tomb of the painter Paul Baudry. This tomb is in the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
- Bust of Joseph Parrot: This bronze bust is located in the Académie de Médecine in Paris.
- Bust of Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale: Dubois' sculpture of the Duke of Aumale is kept in the Musée Condé in Chantilly.
- Eve naissante (Newborn Eve): This sculpture can be seen in the Petit Palais museum in Paris.
- Saint Jean-Baptiste enfant (Saint John the Baptist as a Child): Dubois made a plaster version of this in Rome in 1861. A bronze version is in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Troyes.
- The composition Narcisse (Narcissus): The Musée d'Orsay has a marble version of this sculpture. It shows Narcissus, a figure from Greek mythology.
- Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc: This famous statue shows Joan of Arc on a horse. It is located in Paris's Place Saint-Augustin. Other copies are in Reims and Washington.
- Le Chant (The Song): This sculpture by Paul Dubois is on the outside of the Opéra Garnier building in Paris.
- Bust of Louis Pasteur: Dubois made a bust of the famous scientist Louis Pasteur in 1877.
- Equestrian statue of Anne de Montmorency: This large statue of Anne de Montmorency on a horse is at the Château de Chantilly. It was finished in 1886.
- Bust of Camille Saint-Saëns: This bust of the composer Camille Saint-Saëns is in the Musée d'Orsay.
- The monument to General de La Moricière: In Nantes, Dubois created four bronze statues for a monument to General Christophe Léon Louis Juchault de Lamoricière. These statues represent Charity, Military Courage, Faith, and Wisdom.
- Chanteur florentin du XVe siècle (Florentine Singer of the 15th Century): This is one of Dubois' most famous works. It shows a singer from the 15th century. Many copies of this sculpture were made.
- Vierge à l'Enfant (Virgin and Child): This sculpture is in the Église Saint-Laurent in Nogent-sur-Seine.
- Le Souvenir (The Memory): This sculpture shows two women comforting each other. It represents the regions of Alsace and Lorraine, which France lost after a war in 1870. The Musée d'Orsay has a version of this work.
Le musée Camille Claudel
This museum, which used to be called the Dubois-Boucher museum, was started by Paul Dubois and another artist named Alfred Boucher. It has information and artworks related to Dubois.
Images for kids
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The tomb of Paul Baudry, with a bust by Dubois.
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Equestrian statue of Anne de Montmorency at the Château de Chantilly.
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The allegorical statue representing "Military courage" from the monument to General de La Moricière in Nantes cathedral.
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Souvenir, Alsace-Lorraine by Paul Dubois. This statue is in Nancy.
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Sculpture on Dubois family grave.
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Statue of Joan of Arc, Place Saint Augustin, Paris.
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Bust in marble of the painter Alexandre Cabanel.
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Military Courage reproduction, Mount Vernon, Baltimore.
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Equestrian statue of Anne de Montmorency in the Château de Chantilly.
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Photograph of Dubois' wax model of Le Souvenir from 1899.
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The monument to General de La Moricière in Nantes Cathedral.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Dubois para niños
