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jacques augustin pajou
Early Modern
Early Modern

jacques augustin pajou

Born 1766 Died 1828 Works span 1768–1779

Jacques-Augustin Pajou: The Sculptor of Versailles and Napoleon Jacques-Augustin Pajou (1766 – 1809) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of late eighteenth-century France, embodying the grandeur and elegance of Neoclassical sculpture while simultaneously reflecting the turbulent political currents of his era. Born in Paris to a family of artists—his father was also a sculptor—Pajou’s early life instilled within him an…

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1768
first work
1779
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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