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zéphyrin ferrez

1797 – 1851

zéphyrin ferrez
19th Century
19th Century

zéphyrin ferrez

Born 1797 Died 1851 Works span 1842–1842

Zéphyrin Ferrez: A Parisian Sculptor's Brazilian Legacy Zéphyrin Ferrez (1797-1851) stands as a testament to the artistic exchange between France and Brazil during the mid-nineteenth century. Born in Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux, France, he embarked on a journey that would ultimately see him establish himself as a prominent sculptor and engraver within Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant cultural landscape—a city captivated by neoclassical ideals…

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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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