François Joseph Bosio: The Sculptor of Napoleon and Royalty Baron François Joseph Bosio (March 19, 1768 – July 29, 1845) stands as a pivotal figure in nineteenth-century sculpture, inextricably linked to the grandeur of Napoleonic France and the restored monarchy. Born in Monaco, Bosio’s artistic journey began with a prestigious scholarship granted by Prince Honoré I, propelling him towards Parisian ateliers under the tutelage of Augu…