Coysevox, Antoine << kwaz VAWKS, ahn TWAHN >> (1640-1720), was the leading French sculptor during the latter part of the reign of Louis XIV. Coysevox produced much of the sculpture that decorated the gardens and Palace of Versailles. Much of his work reflected the tastes of Louis XIV. Its rich, ornamental style reflects a desire for dignity and grandeur.
Coysevox also made many portrait busts. Several of those he did later in his career are more informal and lively than his earlier decorative sculpture. This informality reflected the developing taste of the 1700’s. Coysevox was born on Sept. 29, 1640, in Lyon. He died on Oct. 1, 1720.
