[Beethoven, Ludwig van. (1770–1827)] Foucault, Simon-Charles. (1884–1923) Bronze Bust of the ComposerStriking large bronze bust of the great composer with a stern expression, as sculpted by the masterful French artist who was winner of the Grand prix de Rome for sculpture in 1912. Fine condition, 13. 75 inches tall (35 cm.). Born in Nantes, the artist studied at the cole nationale suprieure des beaux arts de Paris from 1904, working under Louis Ernest Barrias and Jules Coutan. Following his Prix de Rome prize of 1912, he worked at the Villa Mdicis in