Augustin Pajou

Bust of Louis XVI, by Pajou, 1779 (Palace of Versailles).

Augustin Pajou (19 September 1730 – 8 May 1809) was a French sculptor. He is known for his portraits of celebrities.

Biography

Augustin Pajou was born in Paris. He studied sculpture with Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne the Younger. At the age of 18, he wins the Prix de Rome.

Augustin Pajou Media

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  Portrait of Pajou by Adélaïde Labille-Guiard.

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  Bust of Michel-Jean Sedaine, 1775, The Victoria and Albert Museum, London.