Jean-Jacques Caffieri
French artist
Died when: 67 years 54 days (805 months)Star Sign: Taurus
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Jean-Jacques Caffieri (29 April 1725 - 22 June 1792) was a French sculptor.He was appointed sculpteur du Roi to Louis XV and later afforded lodgings in the Galeries du Louvre.
He designed the fine rampe d'escalier which still adorns the Palais Royal.He is better known for his portrait busts, in terracotta or marble: his bust of Madame du Barry is at the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.
He made a name with his busts of Pierre Corneille and Jean Racine for the foyer of the Comédie Française.
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