Name Alfred Boucher | ||
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Died 1934, Aix-les-Bains, France | ||
Alfred Boucher (1850-1934): 29 images
A French sculptor, Alfred Boucher (23 September 1850 – 1934), mentor to Camille Claudel and friend of Auguste Rodin.
Contents
- Alfred Boucher 1850 1934 29 images
- Mozart Piano Concerto No 4 and Alfred Boucher 1850 1934
- Biography
- Exhibitions
- References
Mozart (Piano Concerto No. 4) and Alfred Boucher (1850-1934)
Biography
Born in Bouy-sur-Ovin (Nogent-sur-Seine), he was the son of a farmhand who became the gardener of the sculptor Joseph-Marius Ramus, who, after recognizing Boucher's talent, opened his studio to him.
He won the Grand Prix du Salon in 1881 with La Piété Filiale. He then moved to Florence for a long period and was a favourite sculptor of presidents and royalty such as George I of Greece and Maria-Pia of Romania.
He provided inspiration and encouragement to the next generation of sculptors such as Laure Coutan and Camille Claudel. The latter was depicted in Camille Claudel lisant by Boucher and later she herself sculpted a bust of her mentor. Before moving to Florence and after having taught Claudel and others for over three years, Boucher asked Auguste Rodin to take over the instruction of his pupils. This is how Auguste Rodin and Claudel met and their tumultuous and passionate relationship started.
Ever generous and philanthropic, he founded the studio La Ruche in Montparnasse in 1902 to help young artists. He received the Grand Prix de sculpture de l'Exposition Universelle in 1900. He died in Aix-les-Bains at the age of 84.
Exhibitions
May 2003.