Marshal NeyFrançois Rude · 1853

  • Creation date1853
  • MuseumPlace de l'Observatoire

François Rude (1784 – 1855)

François Rude (1784-1855) was a French sculptor bridging Neoclassicism & Romanticism. Famous for 'La Marseillaise' on the Arc de Triomphe, his patriotic monuments and dynamic style captured a pivotal era in France.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Marshal Ney
  • Artist: François Rude
  • Year: 1853
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Place de l'Observatoire
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

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