The Sculptor of Neoclassical Grandeur Born amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Lyon in 1772, François Frédéric Lemot’s journey toward artistic immortality began with a path paved by both discipline and serendipity. His early studies in architecture at the Academy of Besançon provided a structural foundation that would later inform his profound understanding of form and space. However, it was a chance encounter in the park of Sceaux that truly ignited his career; while sketching a sculpture, the young Lemot caught the eye of those who recognized his burgeoning talent, leading him to the atelier o…