Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
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A rough hewn, primitive style of direct carving. Art Work
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Henri Gaudier-Brzeska |
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Male |
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St Jean de Braye nr, Orleans, France |
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French |
| Birth: |
1891 |
| Death: |
1915 |
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Quick Facts
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A rough hewn, primitive style of direct carving. |
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Sculptor
Engraver
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Biography
| Drawing inspiration from not only Michelangelo, Rodin, and Epstein, but primitive artifacts as well, French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska came to London in 1911 with his Polish companion, Sophie Brzeska. Afterward, he began to sculpt in a rhythmic and expressive style. By combining organic curves and a geometric, Cubist manner, he created dynamic and engaging sculpture as well as paintings and drawings. He wrote on the principles of sculpture for BLAST in 1914 and became known by the literary world along with the visual art world. That same year, he exhibited with the London Group and then went on to be included in the Vorticist exhibition before being enlisted in the French army. He was killed in active service in 1915, however, his article that had been written in trenches was still published in BLAST 2. Since his death, his reputation has gained him acclaim and museum status in the art world. |
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