François Pompon
(1855–1933) French sculptor and animalier (1855–1933)
François Pompon (France, 1855–1933) is listed in the catalogue as a sculptor. By year of birth, François Pompon belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
François Pompon was born in Saulieu and died in 7th arrondissement of Paris. François Pompon trained at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs and Beaux-Arts School of Dijon. The teachers included Aimé Millet and Paul Bablet. The awards include Officer of the Legion of Honour, officier d'académie, and Knight of the Legion of Honour. The students included Raphaël Diligent.
One of the best-known works is ‘Polar bears by François Pompon’. The works belong mainly to the genre modernism. The catalogue has 6 works by François Pompon with free images. The dated works span the years 1920–1929. Works by François Pompon are held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Musée de Grenoble, and Middelheim Museum.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Gaston La Touche, Eugène Galien-Laloue, Paul Merwart, Jervand Voskan, and Alexandre Séon.