The Sculptural Legacy of Jean-François Legendre-Héral Born amidst the sun-drenched landscapes of Montpellier, France, on January 21, 1796, Jean-François Legendre-Héral emerged as a defining voice in nineteenth-century French classical sculpture. His journey into the world of fine arts was shaped by a profound personal transformation; following the passing of his father, a humble postal worker, his mother’s marriage to a musician opene…