Antonin Mercie was a French sculptor and painter born on October 30, 1845. He is best known for his monuments of Robert E. Lee, Marquis de Lafayette, and Francis Scott Key. His works are celebrated for their intricate detail and realism, and have become iconic symbols of American history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $13 billion (2024)
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About
French Sculptor and Painter known for his monuments of Robert E. Lee, Marquis de Lafayette, and Francis Scott Key.
Before Fame
He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, under Alex Andre Falguiere and François Jouffroy.
Trivia
He won the Grand Prix de Rome at the age of 23.
Family Life
His parents raised him in Toulouse.
Associated With
He made a bronze statue of Robert E. Lee which is in Richmond, Virginia.