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Claude Michel
The Master of Clay: The Life and Art of Clodion Born in Nancy, France, the sculptor known to history as Clodion—or Claude Michel—emerged as one of the most captivating figures of the late eighteenth century. His journey into the heart of the French art world began in 1755 when he arrived in Paris, entering the prestigious workshop of his maternal uncle, Lambert-Sigisbert Adam. This early immersion in a lineage of skilled sculptors prov
ided him with a foundation of technical excellence that would later allow him to transcend the boundaries of traditional medium. While many of his contemporaries sought permanence in marble or bronze, Clodion found his true voice in the tactile, intimate world of terracotta. His development was profoundly shaped by his travels and his encounters with the classical past. After winning the prestigious Prix de Rome, he moved to Italy, wh…
