Joseph Chinard, 1756-1813, was a French sculptor who worked in a Neoclassical style that was infused with naturalism and sentiment. “Perseus Freeing Andromeda,” 1791, terracotta. Musée des Beaux-Arts, Lyon (France).
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Joseph Chinard, 1756-1813, was a French sculptor who was inspired by the ancient past and glory of ancient Rome and Greece. His work can be seen in Lyon, France; although, major museums have some of his works.
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