Constantin brancusi

The artist had bold ideas about what art could be, as he strove to capture “the essence of things.” His controversial work changed the course of art history.

Constantin Brâncuși. Young Bird. Paris 1928. Bronze 16 x 8 1/4 x 12" (40.5 x 21 x 30.4 cm), on a two-part pedestal of limestone 9 1/4" (23.5 cm) high, and oak 23 3/4" (60.3 cm) high (carved by the artist). 16 × 8 1/4 × 12" (40.6 × 21 × 30.5 cm) Other (stone): 9 1/4" (23.5 cm) Pedestal (overall): 36 × 13 1/2 × 14" (91.4 × 34.3 × 35.6 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William A. M. Burden. 498.1964. © Succession Brancusi - All rights reserved (ARS) 2018. Painting and Sculpture

The Romanian sculptor’s pet Samoyed, Polaire, was a fixture on the Parisian art scene—and an extension of his artistic identity.

Constantin Brancusi

The artist had bold ideas about what art could be, as he strove to capture “the essence of things.” His controversial work changed the course of art history.

Constantin Brâncuși - Wikiquote

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