Charles-Antoine Bridan

Charles-Antoine Bridan (31 July 1730 – 28 April 1805) was a French sculptor.

Bridan was born in Ravières, and initially studied under Jean-Joseph Vinache.

His award enabled him to travel, whereupon he attended the school at the French Academy in Rome.

He completed a marble sculpture, The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, in 1772.

He trained his son, Pierre-Charles Bridan, who also became a sculptor.

Vauban, Marshal of France by Charles-Antoine Bridan, Palace of Versailles , 1785