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…