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Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Pierre-Alexandre Morlon, born in Mâcon, France, on June 4th, 1878, emerged from a family deeply rooted in the craft of stone—his father was a marble worker. This early exposure to the tactile world of sculpting materials undoubtedly shaped his artistic trajectory. From a young age, he demonstrated a natural aptitude for drawing and modeling, skills nurtured by attendance at the municipal fine arts sc
hool in Mâcon. His initial training wasn’t confined to academic pursuits; it was grounded in the practical realities of stone-cutting, providing him with an intimate understanding of form and texture that would later distinguish his work. This foundation proved crucial as he embarked on formal studies at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he became a pupil of Alexandre Falguière, a prominent scul…