About
Russian artist and sculptor who G.B. Shaw described as 'the most astonishing sculptor of modern times'. He sculpted a monument to Alexander III of Russia.
Before fame
He worked in Russia, America, England and Italy and was a self-taught artist.
Trivia
He was known for his vegetarianism and was against the killing of animals.
Family life
He was married twice, but had no children.
Associated with
He made a sculpture of Russian writer Leo Tolstoy.