Paul Comolera was born in Paris, France
in 1818. He was known as one of the great Animaliers.
Comolera proved to be both an incredible art talent and
a competent instructor to those choosing to follow in
his footsteps.
Comolera was a student of the sculptor Francois Rude and
later went on to instruct Jules Moigniez (one of the
greatest sculptors of the Animalier school).
Comolera’s works are much like Moigniez’s works in that
they all have similar finishes, construction, form, and
detail. What sets Comolera’s work apart from other
sculptors is that his are of a more naturalistic style.
Most of the sculptures are birds although he did produce
some others such as farm animals. They do not show
romantic elements.
Comolera first exhibited his works at the Salon in 1846,
and he continued to exhibit there until he died in 1897. |
