Jacob Epstein
Jacob Epstein
Sir Jacob Epstein KBEwas a 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...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionSculptor
Date of Birth10 November 1880
CityNew York City, NY
art expression world
There are infinite modes of expression in the world of art, and to insist that only by one road can the artist attain his ends is to limit him.
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A wife, a lover, can perhaps never see what the artist sees. They rarely ever do. Perhaps a really mediocre artist has more chance of success.
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The artist who imagines that he puts his best into a portrait in order to produce something good, which will be a pleasure to the sitter and to himself, will have some bitter experiences.