Henri Lechesne was a French sculptor born in Paris in 1869. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a student of Auguste Rodin. Lechesne is best known for his sculptures of animals, which are characterized by their realism and their sense of movement. He also created a number of portrait sculptures, as well as a few religious works.
Lechesne's early work was influenced by Rodin, but he soon developed his own style. His sculptures are characterized by their smooth, flowing forms and their attention to detail. He often used a technique called "patination" to give his sculptures a rich, metallic finish. His most famous sculpture is "The Seagull," which was created in 1900. The sculpture depicts a seagull surfing on a wave, and it is considered one of the most iconic works of animal sculpture of the 20th century. Lechesne also created a more...
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