Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II: Life and Legacy Early Life and Training Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II (1704 – 1778) was a celebrated French sculptor, primarily known for his expressive portrait busts and statues. Born in Paris, France, he initially pursued a career as an engraver, studying with Laurent Cars and working for the printseller Gabriel Huquier. This early experience provided him with foundational skills that would later inform his sculptural practice. Artistic Development and Influences Lemoyne began creating portraits in both oil and, increasingly, pastel during the 1740s. His career devel…