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Philippe Bertrand
AuthorBooks · Second hand1664-1724
Philippe Bertrand (1663–1724) was a French sculptor of the late 17th and early 18th century. He received commissions for sculptures for both the Château de Marly and Versailles. In November, 1701, he was made a full member of the Académie de peinture et de sculpture upon the display of a royal commission of 1700, his small bronze of the Rape of Helen, a svelte composition of three figures with a debt to Giambologna's Rape of a Sabine Woman. He was known for sculpting flowing, graceful, and even flying figures, particularly in his bronzes.
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About Philippe Bertrand
Birth
1664
Death
1724
Philippe Bertrand (1663–1724) was a French sculptor of the late 17th and early 18th century. He received commissions for sculptures for both the Château de Marly and Versailles. In November, 1701, he was made a full member of the Académie de peinture et de sculpture upon the display of a royal commission of 1700, his small bronze of the Rape of Helen, a svelte composition of three figures with a debt to Giambologna's Rape of a Sabine Woman. He was known for sculpting flowing, graceful, and even flying figures, particularly in his bronzes.
Philippe Bertrand was a prominent French artist and sculptor born in Paris in 1664.
His artistic legacy includes a prolific career with a total of 23 recorded works.
Although trained as a sculptor, his literary work explores diverse themes such as gastronomy and family fiction.
His book 'Sweet treats: Nasty eats' stands out as one of his most recognized editorial works.
The author developed his creative career between the 17th and 18th centuries, passing away in 1724.
