Guillaume II Coustou: Life and Legacy Early Life and Training Guillaume Coustou II was born in Paris, France, in 1716. He came from a distinguished family of sculptors – the son of Guillaume Coustou I and nephew of Nicolas Coustou. His artistic training began within the family atelier, benefiting directly from the expertise of his father and uncle. This familial foundation instilled in him a strong understanding of sculptural techniques and traditions. In 1736, he won the prestigious Prix de Rome, granting him the opportunity to study at the French Academy in Rome until 1739. This per…