About Louis Kley

Louis Kley (1833-1911) was born in Sens, France, and studied sculpture in Paris. He was well-known during his lifetime. Louis Kley (1833-1911) The French artist became famous for creating several Art Nouveau sculptures with many different motives. He executed some sculptures of children as well as some sculptures of animals and he got also in touch with the theme mythology. But even he liked mythology themes he also created sculptures characterized by allegorical themes.
The life of Louis Kley – The artist and sculptor Kley spent most of his lifetime in Paris, France, where he also attended classes by J. M. Lequien. Kley created during his lifetime many sculptures, medallions, portrays and monuments made of bronze and of gypsum. The French artist took almost annual part at the great Salon in Paris, France. The Salon in Paris was an art exhibition once brought into life by King Ludwig XIV in 1667 and that took annual part in Paris. Ludwig XIV invented this exhibition because he wanted to show the public and his folk the Royal taste of art.

Shown at Paris World’s Fair late 1800s