Jean Baffier


Jean Baffier, was a French sculptor.

Biography

He became known for his bronze figurines and his tin objects decorated with plant motifs. He also made statues and busts of historical figures.
A strong regionalist, he became interested in the traditional music and folk tales of his native province of Berry. In 1886, he founded Le Réveil de la Gaule, a magazine that he edited until 1912. He was also the author of a collection of Berrichon stories, entitled Nos géants d'auterfoés.

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