Person    | Male  Born 20/2/1829  Died /2/1906

Charles Auguste Lebourg

Categories: Sculpture

Countries: France

Charles-Auguste Lebourg was a French sculptor, best known for the sculptural design of the Wallace fountains, which are found in virtually every quarter of Paris and in various cities throughout the world. He also created numerous statues and busts in bronze and marble, winning recognition at various Salons and World's Fairs throughout the latter half of the nineteenth century. His work is on display at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Fine Arts Museum in Nantes, as well as various parks and cemeteries in France.

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Charles Auguste Lebourg

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Wallace drinking fountain

The plaque explains why this fountain look so familiar to anyone who has walk...

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