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Bust of Jefferson by Houdon

Jean-Antoine Houdon was born in Versailles. As a sculptor, he became famous for his busts and statues of the great thinkers and doers of the time, including those of Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778), Thomas Jefferson (1789), Napoleon, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1778), Voltaire (1781), and George Washington (1788). The statue of Washington was the outcome of a specific invitation by Franklin to come across the Atlantic Ocean to Mount Vernon so that Washington could model for him. Ordered by the Legislature of Virginia, the marble statue now adorns the capitol at Richmond. thomas Jefferson by jean Antoine Hudon1789 museum of fine arts, boston, massachusetts, USA The copyright status of this vintage image is undetermined; it may still be copyrighted. ... thomas Jefferson by jean Antoine Hudon1789 museum of fine arts, boston, massachusetts, USA The copyright status of this vintage image is undetermined; it may still be copyrighted. ... Versailles, formerly the unofficial capital city of the kingdom of France, is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and is still an important administrative and judicial center. ... The Thinker The Thinker ( French: Le Penseur) is one of Auguste Rodins famous bronze sculptures. ... Portrait of Diderot by Louis-Michel van Loo, 1767 Denis Diderot (October 5, 1713 – July 31, 1784) was a French philosopher and writer. ... Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Greuze 1777 For the former mayor of Nepean, see Ben Franklin (politician) Dr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was an American printer, journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist, abolitionist, public servant, scientist, librarian, diplomat and inventor. ... Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third (1801–1809) President of the United States, second(1797)–1801) Vice President of the United States, and an American statesman, ambassador to France, political philosopher, revolutionary, agriculturalist, horticulturist, land owner, architect, archaeologist, slaveowner, author, inventor, and founder of the... For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ... Jean Jacques Rousseau (June 28, 1712 – July 2, 1778) was a Franco-Swiss philosopher, writer, political theorist, and self-taught composer of The Age of Enlightenment. ... The tone of this article is inappropriate for an encyclopedia article. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... Mount Vernon was the home of George Washington. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States of America. ...

In 1761 Houdon won the Prix de Rome, but he was not influenced greatly by the treasures of art in Rome. His stay in Rome is marked by two characteristic and important productions: the superb "Ecorché", an anatomical model which has served as a guide to all artists since his day, and the statue of Saint Bruno in the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome. After ten years stay in Rome, Houdon returned to Paris. 1761 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... City motto: Senatus Populusque Romanus – SPQR (The Senate and the People of Rome) Founded 21 April 753 BC mythical, 1st millennium BC Region Latium Mayor Walter Veltroni (Democratici di Sinistra) Area  - City Proper  1290 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 2,546,807 almost 4,000,000 1...

He became a member of the Académie Royale in 1771 and a professor in 1778. He was out of favor during the French Revolution (although he escaped imprisonment), but came back into favor under Napoleon Bonaparte. 1771 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français...

Jean Antoine Houdon died in Paris and was interred at the Cimetière du Montparnasse. The Cimetière du Montparnasse is a famous cemetery in the Montparnasse quarter of Paris, France. ...

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