Ossip Zadkine

Sculptor

Birthday July 14, 1890

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE Nov 25, 1967 (77)

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About

Belarusian-born artist who is primarily known as a sculptor, but also produced paintings and lithographs.

Before Fame

He attended art school in London and then settled in Paris.

Trivia

He became part of the new Cubist movement and then developed his own style that was influenced by African art.

Family Life

He married Valentine Prax in 1920.

Associated With

He was friends with Henry Miller and was represented as a character in Tropic of Cancer.