Gaston Lachaise, French-American sculptor (born 1882)

Gaston Lachaise

American sculptor (1882–1935)

Gaston Lachaise was a French-born sculptor, active in America in the early 20th century. A native of Paris, he is most noted for his robust female nudes such as his heroic Standing Woman. Gaston Lachaise was taught the fundamentals of European sculpture while living in France.…