Epstein, Jacob, 1880-1959

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Birth 1880-11-10
Death 1959-08-19
English, French,

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Jacob Epstein was born on 10 November 1880 in New York. While working in a bronze foundry, he studied sculptural modelling at evening classes. In 1902, he went to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Academie Julian. He moved to London in 1905, where he settled permanently, becoming a British subject in 1911. Among his major works is a figure of Christ in bronze, made during the First World War, which was bought by Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Epstein was knighted in 1954 and died in London in August 1959.

From the guide to the Jacob Epstein collection, 1927-1931, (Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge)

British sculptor of American birth.

From the description of Bust of Professor Elias Avery Lowe (1879-1969) [sculpture]. 19-- (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906564

British sculptor, born in New York City.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London [but postmarked Loughton, Essex], to Elias Leow [Lowe] in Oxford, [1935 Aug. 15]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614472

Epithet: Knight; sculptor

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000750.0x00011e

Sir Jacob Epstein was a British artist known primarily for his work as a sculptor.

From the description of Jacob Epstein drawings, and notes, 1938 and 1978. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 40804522

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