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Jacob Epstein

American-British sculptor (1880–1959)
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Jacob Epstein
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Summary

Jacob Epstein was born on November 10, 1880[1], in New York City[2]. He died on August 19, 1959[3], in London[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], painter[6], draftsperson[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,873 views/month, #6,907 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Putney Vale Cemetery[10]
  • Father: Max Epstein[11]
  • Mother: Mary Solomon[12]
  • Spouse: Margaret Dunlop[13], Kathleen Garman[14]
  • Child: Theodore Garman[15], Kitty Garman[16], Esther Garman[17]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[18], United Kingdom[19]
  • Field of work: art of sculpture[20]
  • Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[21], Académie Julian[22]
  • Notable work: Oscar Wilde's tomb[23]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Genre: figurative art[26]
  • Commons category: Jacob Epstein[27]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[28]
  • Family name: Epstein[29]
  • Given name: Jacob[30]
  • Pseudonym: Epstein, Sir Jacob[31]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Jacob Epstein[32]
  • Commons gallery: Jacob Epstein[33]
  • Work location: New York City[34], Paris[35], London[36]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[37], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[38], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
  • Commons Creator page: Jacob Epstein[41]
  • Name in native language: Jacob Epstein[42]

Why It Matters

Jacob Epstein has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Epstein born?

Jacob Epstein's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Jacob Epstein die?

Jacob Epstein passed away in London[4].

Who were Jacob Epstein's parents?

Jacob Epstein's father was Max Epstein[11]. Jacob Epstein's mother was Mary Solomon[12].

Who was Jacob Epstein married to?

Jacob Epstein's spouses include Margaret Dunlop[13] and Kathleen Garman[14].

What did Jacob Epstein do for work?

Jacob Epstein worked as a sculptor[5], painter[6], draftsperson[7], and artist[8].

Where did Jacob Epstein go to school?

Jacob Epstein was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[21] and Académie Julian[22].

What awards did Jacob Epstein receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].

Related Entities

Israel Museum Kröller-Müller Museum London Museum of Modern Art National Gallery of Art New York City San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Tate Britain United Kingdom United States

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . mix-n-match.toolforge.org. mix-n-match.toolforge.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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