Jean-Auguste Barre
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Jean-Auguste Barre (1811-1896) was a French sculptor and medalist who became one of the most prolific portrait sculptors of 19th-century France. Son of the engraver Jacques-Jean Barre, he studied under his father and at the École des Beaux-Arts. He created portrait busts, statuettes, and medallions of notable figures from politics, literature, and the arts.
Barre's skill at capturing likeness in small-scale formats made him popular with collectors and institutions alike. His portrait statuettes and busts of figures like Rachel, Queen Victoria, and Napoleon III demonstrate polished academic technique and sharp characterization.
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About Jean-Auguste Barre
Barre was a prolific portrait sculptor and medalist in 19th-century Paris. He created busts, statuettes, and medallions of prominent figures including Queen Victoria, Rachel, and Napoleon III.
Works are at the Louvre, the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, and various French provincial museums. His portrait medals appear in numismatic collections internationally.
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