Antonin Mercié

Summary

Antonin Mercié is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Toulouse^[2]. He was born on October 30, 1845^[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. He died on December 13, 1916^[5]. He worked as a sculptor^[6], painter^[7], artist^[8], and teacher^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (349 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Antonin Mercié's place of birth was Toulouse^[2].
• Antonin Mercié passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[4].
• Antonin Mercié was born on October 30, 1845^[3].
• Antonin Mercié was born on October 29, 1845^[11].
• Antonin Mercié died on December 13, 1916^[5].
• Burial took place at cemetery of Terre Cabade^[12].
• Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[13].
• A child of Antonin Mercié was Fernand Antonin Mercié^[14].
• Antonin Mercié held citizenship in France^[15].
• Antonin Mercié worked as a sculptor^[6].
• Antonin Mercié's professions included painter^[7].
• Antonin Mercié's professions included artist^[8].
• Antonin Mercié worked as a teacher^[9].
• Antonin Mercié held the position of chairperson^[16].
• Antonin Mercié held the position of Q131625448^[17].
• Antonin Mercié was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris^[18].
• Antonin Mercié's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[19].
• Antonin Mercié was educated at French Academy in Rome^[20].
• A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Julien Lorieux^[21].
• A notable student of Antonin Mercié was René Quillivic^[22].
• A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Édouard-Marcel Sandoz^[23].
• A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Ida Matton^[24].
• A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Charlotte Quillet Saint-Ange^[25].
• A notable student of Antonin Mercié was Demetre Chiparus^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Antonin Mercié is Gloria Victis^[27].

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Origins and Family

Antonin Mercié's place of birth was Toulouse^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 30, 1845^[3] and October 29, 1845^[11].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[19], an art academy^[28], in France^[29], founded in 1797^[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[31] and French Academy in Rome^[20], an educational institution^[32], in Italy^[33], founded in 1666^[34], headquartered in Rome^[35]. Studied under François Jouffroy^[36] and Alexandre Falguière^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor^[6], painter^[7], artist^[8], and teacher^[9]. Antonin Mercié was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris^[18]. Positions held include chairperson^[16], a type of position^[38] and Q131625448^[17]. Notable students include Julien Lorieux^[21], a sculptor^[39], 1876–1915^[40], of France^[41], awarded the Prix de Rome^[42]; René Quillivic^[22]; Édouard-Marcel Sandoz^[23]; Ida Matton^[24]; Charlotte Quillet Saint-Ange^[25]; and Demetre Chiparus^[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gloria Victis^[27], a sculpture^[43], in France^[44], founded in 1874^[45]; Q17494547^[46], a painting^[47], founded in 1910^[48]; Q17496079^[49], a painting^[50], founded in 1883^[51]; and Statue de François Arago à Perpignan^[52], a monumental sculpture^[53], in France^[54], founded in 1879^[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome^[56], an award^[57], in France^[58], founded in 1663^[59]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[60], a grade of an order^[61], in France^[62]; Commander of the Legion of Honour^[63], a grade of an order^[64], in France^[65]; Officer of the Legion of Honour^[66], a Q1499804^[67], in France^[68], founded in 1802^[69]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[70], a Q1499804^[71], in France^[72]; and Q109044692^[73], a literary award^[74], in France^[75].

Personal Life

A child of Antonin Mercié was Fernand Antonin Mercié^[14].

Death and Burial

Antonin Mercié died on December 13, 1916^[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. Recorded place of burial include cemetery of Terre Cabade^[12] and Père Lachaise Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Antonin Mercié ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (349 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[76] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[77]

He has been cited as an influence by Emmanuel Guérin^[78], a sculptor^[79], 1884–1967^[80], of France^[81].

FAQs

Where was Antonin Mercié born?

Antonin Mercié was born in Toulouse^[2].

Where did Antonin Mercié die?

Antonin Mercié passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

What did Antonin Mercié do for work?

Antonin Mercié worked as sculptor^[6], painter^[7], artist^[8], and teacher^[9].

Where did Antonin Mercié go to school?

Antonin Mercié was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[19] and French Academy in Rome^[20].

What awards did Antonin Mercié receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome^[56], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[60], Commander of the Legion of Honour^[63], and Officer of the Legion of Honour^[66].

Who did Antonin Mercié influence?

Antonin Mercié has been cited as an influence by Emmanuel Guérin^[78].