Pierre-Nicolas Tourgueneff
Pierre-Nicolas Tourgueneff | |
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An early 20th century bronze sculpture of a grizzly bear by Tourgueneff, c. 1902 | |
| Born | 4 April 1853 |
| Died | 21 March 1912 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | Studied under Emmanuel Frémiet |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Notable work | The Archer |
| Movement | Animalier school Art Nouveau |
Pierre-Nicolas Tourgueneff (4 April 1853 – 21 March 1912) was a French animalier sculptor and painter who worked in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was a cousin of the writer Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev. He began to exhibit his sculptures at the Salon in 1880 and continued to do so throughout his career.