Étienne Maurice Falconet: Sculptor of Grandeur and Delicate Beauty Étienne Maurice Falconet (1 December 1716 – 24 January 1791) stands as a pivotal figure in the late Baroque, Rococo, and early Neoclassical periods of French sculpture. Born into modest circumstances in Paris, his journey from a humble apprenticeship to becoming one of the most celebrated artists of his time is a testament to talent, ambition, and an extraordinary ability to capture both power and grace. Falconet’s legacy rests primarily on two monumental achievements: the colossal bronze statue of Peter the Great, “The Bronz…