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Sir Jacob Epstein was an American-British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture. He was born in the United States, and moved to Europe in 1902, becoming a British subject in 1911. He often produced controversial works which challenged ideas on what was appropriate subject matter for public artworks. He also made paintings and drawings, and often exhibited his work. Wikipedia  

✵ 10. November 1880 – 19. August 1959
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Jacob Epstein Quotes

“To accuse me of making sensations is the easiest way of attacking me, and in reality leaves the question of sculpture untouched.”

Jacob Epstein

Jacob Epstein, An Autobiography (London, 1955), p. 29

“A sculptor is supposed to be a dull dog anyway, so why should he not break out in colour sometimes, and in my case I'd as soon be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.”

Jacob Epstein

Autobiography (Fletcher & Sons, Norwich, 1963)

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