Jacob Epstein
Sculpture, Visual Artist
1880 – 1959
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Who was Jacob Epstein?
Sir Jacob Epstein KBE was an American-born British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture. He was born in the United States, and moved to Europe in 1902, becoming a British citizen in 1911. He often produced controversial works which challenged taboos on what was appropriate subject matter for public artworks. He also made paintings and drawings, and often exhibited his work.
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- Born
- Nov 10, 1880
New York City - Also known as
- Эпстайн, Джейкоб
- Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Académie Julian
- Art Students League of New York
- Died
- Aug 19, 1959
London
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on July 23, 2013
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