About
Influential and prolific French sculptor, painter, and teacher. He created the bronze statue Monument La France, in 1922.
Before Fame
He left school when he was 13 to work as a wood carver in his father's cabinet making shop.
Trivia
His studio became the Musée Bourdelle, an art museum dedicated to his work.
Family Life
His parents raised him in the Montauban compound.
Associated With
His work was admired by Auguste Rodin .
