Jacques Coquillay - Artist Info

About Jacques Coquillay

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Jacques Coquilly
  • Biography

    Jacques Coquillay was born on June 3, 1935. Coquillay was a student at Beaux-Arts and at the School of Fine Arts in Paris under Marcel Gimond. He is known for his sculptures and pastels.

    Coquillay won the French Artists' Gold Medal for sculpture in 1972 and Painter's Jury honors Gold Medal for painting in 1980. In 1992, a retrospective of his works were exhibited at the Salon d'Automne. His pastels are present in many collections in France and abroad. Jacques Coquillay was appointed official painter of the Navy in March 1995.

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