Jacob Epstein
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About
American-born British sculptor who was a pioneer of modern sculpture. He sculpted a statue of Jan Smuts in Parliament Square, London,
Before Fame
He worked in a bronze foundry by day and studied drawing and sculptural modelling at night.
Trivia
He was known for controversial works which challenged taboos on what was appropriate for public artwork.
Family Life
He married Margaret Dunlop in 1906.
Associated With
His daughter married painter Lucian Frued.
