James Pradier
sculptor and painter (1790-1852)
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Summary
James Pradier was born on May 23, 1790[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on June 4, 1852[3], in Rueil[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5] and painter[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Bougival[8]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[9], Grave of James Pradier[10]
- Spouse: Louise Pradier[11]
- Child: John Pradier[12], Claire Pradier[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14], Republic of Geneva[15], Switzerland[16]
- Field of work: nude[17]
- Employer: Beaux-Arts de Paris[18]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], French Academy in Rome[20]
- Student: Victor Vilain[21], François Félix Roubaud[22], John-Étienne Chaponnière[23], Auguste Bosc[24], Charles Cumberworth[25], Eugène-Louis Lequesne[26], Henri Chapu[27]
- Notable work: Chloris caressée par Zéphir[28], The Three Graces[29], bust of Augustin Pyramus de Candolle, Geneva[30]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[31], Officer of the Legion of Honour[32], Prix de Rome[33]
- Member of: Académie des beaux-arts[34]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: James Pradier[37]
- Unmarried partner: Juliette Drouet[38]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[39]
- Family name: Pradier[40]
- Given name: Jean-Jacques[41]
- Significant event: funeral[42]
- Commons gallery: James Pradier[43]
- Work location: Geneva[44], Paris[45]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[46]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[47], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[49], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[50], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[52]
Why It Matters
James Pradier is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was James Pradier born?
James Pradier's place of birth was Geneva[2].
Where did James Pradier die?
James Pradier passed away in Rueil[4].
Who was James Pradier married to?
James Pradier's spouses include Louise Pradier[11].
What did James Pradier do for work?
James Pradier worked as a sculptor[5] and painter[6].
Where did James Pradier go to school?
James Pradier was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19] and French Academy in Rome[20].
What awards did James Pradier receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[31], Officer of the Legion of Honour[32], and Prix de Rome[33].