Artist

Daniel Dupuis

French, born Blois, France 1849-died Paris, France 1899
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Self-Portrait. Daniel Dupuis. Courtesy Nicolas Maier.
Also known as
  • Daniel Jean-Baptiste Dupuis
Born
Blois, France
Died
Paris, France
Biography

The son of a painter, Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis entered the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris when he was sixteen. During his career, his focus changed from painting to sculpture, and later to medallions. He won several awards all over Europe for his work, and two years before he died, he was appointed an Officer of the Legion of Honor in Paris.