Émile-Antoine BOURDELLE

Émile-Antoine BOURDELLE (1861-1929) Born in Montauban, son of a carpenter/cabinet maker, Emile-Antoine Bourdelle revealed his great drawing talent at an early age, which was strongly encouraged by his school teacher. Noneless he soon left school for his father's workshop, while attending evening classes for drawing. He also showed a particular interest in modelling. Admitted to…

Paul BELMONDO

Paul BELMONDO (08/08/1898-01/01/1982) Born in Algiers, in 1898, into a modest family of Italian origin, Paul Belmondo began sculpture at thirteen years old and later continued his studies, which were interrupted by the first World War, at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts of Algiers. After receiving a grant, he pursued his training in Paris, where he…