Bust Of A Woman In Terracotta By Eugène Piron

Eugène PIRON (1875-1928
was a French sculptor and medalist. A student at the École des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, then at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he trained with renowned masters.
Winner of the Prix de Rome in 1903 for his bas-relief, Dalila Delivers Samson to the Philistines.

He became known for his commemorative sculptures, busts, and medals, often characterized by an academic style and fine detail. He exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français and received several awards for his work.

Some of his sculptures still adorn public monuments in Burgundy and Paris. His work exemplifies the tradition of French figurative sculpture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.