Charles-Antoine Bridan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French sculptor
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Place of Birth: Ravières, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
About Charles-Antoine Bridan
- Charles-Antoine Bridan (July 31, 1730 – April 28, 1805) was a French sculptor. Bridan was born in Ravières, and initially studied under Jean-Joseph Vinache.
- He attended the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture where he won the Prix de Rome in 1754 for his work Massacre of the Innocents.
- His award allowed him to travel where he then attended school at the French Academy in Rome.
- He remained in Italy until 1762, and then returned to the Académie in Paris.
- He completed a marble sculpture The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew in 1772.
- In December 30, 1780 Bridan was appointed professor of sculpture.
- He trained his son Pierre-Charles Bridan who also became a sculptor.
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