François Rude

French sculptor (1784-1855)
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François Rude
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François Rude

Summary

François Rude is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dijon[2]. He was born on January 4, 1784[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on November 3, 1855[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • François Rude was born in Dijon[2].
  • François Rude died in Paris[4].
  • François Rude was born on January 4, 1784[3].
  • François Rude died on November 3, 1855[5].
  • François Rude is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[8].
  • François Rude was married to Sophie Fremiet[9].
  • François Rude held citizenship in France[10].
  • François Rude worked as a sculptor[6].
  • François Rude was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11].
  • François Rude's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts School of Dijon[12].
  • A notable student of François Rude was Eugène Faure[13].
  • A notable student of François Rude was Joseph Tournois[14].
  • A notable student of François Rude was Paul Comoléra[15].
  • A notable student of François Rude was Théodore Doriot[16].
  • A notable student of François Rude was Emmanuel Frémiet[17].
  • A notable student of François Rude was Ernest Christophe[18].
  • A notable work attributed to François Rude is Jean-Antoine Houdon[19].
  • A notable work attributed to François Rude is Nicolas Poussin[20].
  • A notable work attributed to François Rude is Statue of Michel Ney[21].
  • A notable work attributed to François Rude is The Departure of the volunteers of 1792[22].
  • A notable work attributed to François Rude is Q109039787[23].
  • François Rude received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • François Rude received the Prix de Rome[25].
  • François Rude is recorded as male[26].
  • François Rude's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

François Rude's place of birth was Dijon[2]. He was born on January 4, 1784[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Beaux-Arts School of Dijon[12], an educational institution[32], in France[33], founded in 1765[34], headquartered in Dijon[35]. Studied under François Devosge[36], a painter[37], 1732–1811[38], of France[39] and Pierre Cartellier[40], a sculptor[41], 1757–1831[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[44], specialised in art of sculpture[45].

Career and Affiliations

François Rude worked as a sculptor[6]. Notable students include Eugène Faure[13], a painter[46], 1822–1878[47], of France[48]; Joseph Tournois[14], a sculptor[49], 1830–1891[50], of France[51], awarded the Prix de Rome[52]; Paul Comoléra[15], a sculptor[53], 1813–1890[54], of France[55]; Théodore Doriot[16], a sculptor[56], 1829–1912[57], of France[58]; Emmanuel Frémiet[17], a sculptor[59], 1824–1910[60], of France[61], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], specialised in art of sculpture[63]; and Ernest Christophe[18], a sculptor[64], 1827–1892[65], of France[66], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[67].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Jean-Antoine Houdon[19], a statue[68], in France[69]; Nicolas Poussin[20], a statue[70], in France[71]; Statue of Michel Ney[21], a statue[72], in France[73]; The Departure of the volunteers of 1792[22], a sculpture[74], in France[75], founded in 1830[76]; and Q109039787[23], a statue[77], in France[78]. Things named for François Rude include musée Rude[79].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a Q1499804[80], in France[81] and Prix de Rome[25], an award[82], in France[83], founded in 1663[84].

Personal Life

Among François Rude's spouses was Sophie Fremiet[9].

Death and Burial

François Rude died on November 3, 1855[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

François Rude ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles-Auguste Lebourg[87], a sculptor[88], 1829–1906[89], of France[90], specialised in art of sculpture[91].

Entities named for him include musée Rude[79].

FAQs

Where was François Rude born?

François Rude was born in Dijon[2].

Where did François Rude die?

François Rude passed away in Paris[4].

Who was François Rude married to?

François Rude's spouses include Sophie Fremiet[9].

What did François Rude do for work?

François Rude worked as sculptor[6].

Where did François Rude go to school?

François Rude was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11] and Beaux-Arts School of Dijon[12].

What awards did François Rude receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24] and Prix de Rome[25].

Who did François Rude influence?

François Rude has been cited as an influence by Charles-Auguste Lebourg[87].

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