Sculptor. Born Paris. His works include: the Thinker, the Kiss. Regularly visited England from 1900 on and in 1914 he donated some significant pieces of his work to Britain. Died at home, Paris.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Auguste Rodin
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Burghers of Calais
Created for the town square in Calais following France's devastating defeat i...
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Stuart Williamson
Sculptor specialising in portraits. Brought up in Yorkshire, lived in London for 30 years but now (2013), we think, working in New York.
Aimé-Jules Dalou
Sculptor. Born and died in Paris. Fervent supporter of the Paris Commune. When this was suppressed he escaped to London in July 1871, and only returned to Paris in 1880 when pardoned in the general...
Sam Burford
British sculptor. 2007: MA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art & Design. 2018: Lives and works in London.
Marcus Cornish
Sculptor. Other work in London includes the 2001 'Stag' in St James's Square.
Oliver Wheatley
For some more of his work in London see the ever excellent Ornamental Passions.
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Caloust Sarkis Gulbenkian
Born in what is now Istanbul. His father was already in the business of oil import/export and Calouste became immensely wealthy in this field. Took a degree at Kings College, London and here, 1892...
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