Charles-Romain Capellaro (1826 - 1899)


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Portrait de Charles-Romain Capellaro

Access: after the tomb of Félix Pyat, go back towards Avenue des Thuyas and turn right. After a few metres, turn left into Chemin Beaujour and head down towards Avenue Circulaire. Turn right, pass Chemin Casariera and after a few metres you will find Capellaro's tomb (Div. 81).

Sculptor. Pupil of David d'Angers and Rude. He served in the national guard, delegate of the legion to the central committee. He was a member of the artists' commission, the delegation and the military office of the 11th district, which requisitioned and burned 2 guillotines. Deported to New Caledonia.

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