Gallery David d'Angers

Galerie David d'Angers (Angers) was opened in 1839 during the life of this famous sculptor. He was born in Angers in 1788, studied painting and sculpture in France and Italy. For 28 years, returning from Rome to Paris, the artist gained fame unrivaled sculptor. Traveling across Europe, sculptor famous by stucco busts of many celebrities of the time. He also engaged in manufacturing bas-relief medallions and cast a bronze medal with portraits of celebrities of the era - for example, a virtuoso Paganini, writer George Sand and poet Beranger.