The Sculptor of Neoclassical Grace Born in Saint-Paulien, France, Pierre Julien emerged as a defining voice in the era of French Neoclassicism, a period that sought to revive the grandeur and moral clarity of antiquity. His artistic journey began with foundational studies under Gabriel Samuel in Le Puy-en-Velay, followed by further training in Lyon under Antoine-Michel Perrache. This early exposure to diverse sculptural traditions pre…