Oscar Roty
(1846–1911) fransk medaljgravör och skulptör
Oscar Roty (France, 1846–1911) is listed in the catalogue as a painter and a sculptor. By year of birth, Oscar Roty belongs to the chapter ‘Impressionism’ in this site’s history of art.
Oscar Roty was born in Paris and died in Paris. Oscar Roty trained at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs and Beaux-Arts de Paris. The teachers included Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran and Hubert Ponscarme. Oscar Roty worked in Paris. Oscar Roty became a member of Académie des beaux-arts. The awards include Commander of the Legion of Honour, Prix de Rome, Officer of the Legion of Honour, and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
One of the best-known works is ‘La Semeuse’. The catalogue has 14 works by Oscar Roty with free images. The dated works span the years 1879–1928. Sculptures in the National Gallery of Art holds at least one work by Oscar Roty.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Carl Schuch, Joseph Blanc, Isidore Verheyden, Otto Lessing, and Severin Nilson.