A Life Sculpted in Allegory: The World of Henri Chapu Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu, known simply as Henri Chapu, was a pivotal figure in 19th-century French sculpture, bridging the gap between Neoclassical tradition and a burgeoning interest in allegorical representation. Born on September 29, 1833, in Le Mée-sur-Seine, France, his artistic journey began not amidst grand studios but within a family life that would soon relocate to Paris…