Léon-Alexandre Delhomme: Sculptor of Symbol and Elegance Léon-Alexandre Delhomme (1841 – 1895) was a French sculptor born in Tournon-sur-Rhône, France. He embarked on his artistic journey at the École des Beaux-Arts in Lyon and Paris, under the tutelage of Auguste Dumont and Joseph-Hugues Fabisch, absorbing influences from the Romantic and Impressionist movements that shaped the era. His formative years instilled a profound appreciation for classical ideals blended with burgeoning naturalism – a duality that would permeate his oeuvre throughout his career. Early Life and Artistic Training…