Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu (; 29 September 1833 - 21 April 1891) was a French sculptor in a modified Neoclassical tradition who was known for his use of allegory in his work.

Life and career

Born in Le Mée-sur-Seine into modest circumstances, Chapu moved to Paris with his family and in 1847 entered the Petit École with the intention of studying drawing and becoming an interior decorator. There his

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