Rhinoceros at the Museum d'Orsay, Paris

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Alfred Jacquemart, a renowned French sculptor and animalier, was born on February 24, 1824, in Paris, where he also passed away on January 4, 1896. He is often simply known as Alfred Jacquemart. Jacquemart's works are typically signed: A. Jacquemart. Jacquemart studied under the tutelage of painter Paul Delaroche and sculptor Jean Baptiste Jules Klagmann. In 1845, he enrolled in the École des Beaux-Arts. Jacquemart exhibited his creations at the Paris Salon from 1847 to 1879, earning medals in 1857, 1863, and 1865. Jacquemart traveled extensively throughout Egypt and Turkey. He was commissioned by the city of Alexandria, Egypt, to craft a colossal statue of Muhammad Ali of Egypt. Jacquemart worked on various scales, creating large, medium, and small masterpieces. Many of his works were cast in bronze by the Val d' Osne foundry, while some were crafted by the silversmith Christofle. Jacquemart's reputation was ultimately established due to his numerous larger animal creations. In 1870, he was awarded the title of Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.