Ferdinand Massignon

Místo: Nogent-Sur-Marne

Narozený: 1883

Smrt: 1962

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Fernand Massignon, also known as Ferdinand Massignon, was a French artist born in Nogent-sur-Marne, France in 1883 and died in 1962. He was a sculptor, painter, ceramist, and medallist, known for his works in bas-relief. He studied medicine and chemistry before switching to painting at the Académie Julian, and later sculpture under Jules Dalou. He produced a number of commissioned works, including the fountain April (1906) in the Musée Galliera gardens and L'Effort (c.1898) in the Jardin du Luxembourg. His works are collected in the Musée d'Orsay, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Courtauld Institute of Art, and Harvard University Art Museums.