Christophe Fratin

(Metz 1801 - Le Raincy 1864)

Biography

Christophe Fratin

Christophe Fratin (1801–1864) was a French sculptor and one of the leading animalier artists of the 19th century. He created bronze sculptures of horses, wild animals, hunting scenes, and decorative subjects, often emphasizing movement, energy, and anatomical accuracy. Influenced by Romanticism, his works were popular among collectors and contributed significantly to the development of animal sculpture in France.