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Jean-Jacques Caffiéri to Benjamin Franklin, June 13, 1777
De Paris ce 13. juin 1777 Monsieur J’ai demendé a Monsieur votre fils, les Noms surnoms et qualités du Genéral Mongomery, le lieu et la Datte de sa naissance, en…
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Letters from Jean-Jacques Caffiéri
B. 1725 · D. 1792
Jean-Jacques Caffieri was a French sculptor. He was appointed sculpteur du Roi to Louis XV and later afforded lodgings in the Galeries du Louvre. He designed the fine rampe d'escalier which still adorns the Palais Royal. He is better known for his portrait busts, in terracotta or marble: his bust of Madame du Barry is at the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg. He made a name with his busts of Pierre Corneille and Jean Racine for the foyer of the Comédie Française.
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Jean-Jacques Caffiéri to Benjamin Franklin, May 3, 1780
Paris ce 3 may 1780 Monsieur, Permettes moi de vous inviter de me faire lhonneur de venir à mon atellier Du Louvres pour y voir La Statue en marbre de…
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Jean-Jacques Caffiéri to Benjamin Franklin, March 25, 1783
Jean-Jacques Caffiéri writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1783 expressing his interest in being commissioned to create a statue honoring King Louis XVI, reportedly planned by the United States. He requests Franklin to remember him for this or any other artistic opportunity, emphasizing his dedication and gratitude.