Camille Claudel

Sculptor

Birthday December 8, 1864

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Fere-en-Tardenois, France

DEATH DATE Oct 19, 1943 (78)

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About

French sculptor and graphic artist who was the elder sister of the poet and diplomat Paul Claudel.

Before Fame

She rented a workshop with other young women and was mentored by Alfred Boucher.

Trivia

She was diagnosed with schizophrenia and destroyed many of her own statues.

Family Life

Her brother was Paul Claudel.

Associated With

She studied under Auguste Rodin.