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Jacques Lipchitz

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Jacques Lipchitz , 1891-1973, French sculptor, b. Lithuania as Chaim Jacob Lipchitz. From 1909, Lipchitz studied in Paris, where he became a member of the Esprit Nouveau group. From about 1915 to 1930 he was widely recognized as one of the major cubist (see cubism ) sculptors. Among his characteristic cubist bronzes in American collections are Girl with a Braid (c.1914-15, Philadelphia Mus. of Art) and Bather (1923-25, Sheldon Memorial Art Gall., Lincoln, Neb.). His vibrant skeletal constructions, which he originated in 1913, are unique in modern sculpture. In 1924 he began creating... Read more

Lipchitz, Jacques
Lipchitz, Jacques ( b Druskieniki [now Druskininkai], 10 [22] Aug. 1891; d Capri, 26 May...his work at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, entitled ‘Jacques Lipchitz: His Life in Sculpture’. He died on holiday in Capri (he usually... Read more

Lipchitz, Jacques
Lipchitz, Jacques (1891–1973). Lithuanian-born sculptor who became a French citizen...his work at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, entitled ‘Jacques Lipchitz: His Life in Sculpture'. He died on holiday in Capri (he usually spent... Read more

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