19th Century

augustin alexandre dumont

Born 1801 Died 1884

Augustin Alexandre Dumont: A Sculptor Rooted in Tradition and Shaped by Romantic Idealism Augustin Alexandre Dumont (4 August 1801, Paris – 28 January 1884, Paris) stands as a pivotal figure within the French sculptural landscape of the nineteenth century—a descendant of a distinguished artistic lineage that stretches back to Pierre Dumont, son of Jacques-Edme Dumont and brother to pianist Louise Farrenc. His life’s work embodies the spirit of Neoclassicism tempered by Romantic sensibilities, resulting in sculptures that resonate with both intellectual rigor and emotional depth. Early Life…

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augustin alexandre dumont

1801 - 1884

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