Élias Robert
Introduction Phryne by Élias Robert, North facade of the Louvre's Cour CarréeThere are two Louis-Valentin Robert :1) Louis Valentin Robert born 15 September 1819 (Étampes) died 2 October 1819 (Étampes)His younger brother with the same name :2) Louis Valentin Robert called '''Élias Robert''' born 6 June 1821 (Étampes) died 29 April 1874 (Paris) is a French sculptor. His major works include :* ''Phryne'', Louvre museum (1855)* ''France crowning Art and Industry'' (1855)* ''Justice'', a bronze crowning one of the columns of Fontaine Saint-Michel (1861)* ''Agriculture'' and ''Industry'' displayed on the main facade of Gare d'Austerlitz (1868)* the Caryatid of Conservatoire des Arts et MétiersA collection of his works was donated to the city museum of Étampes after his death.
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