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7 tunnetuinta Jacob Epstein -maalausta, gallerian valikoima

Päivitetty marraskuu 2026 · järjestetty suosituimmuuspisteiden mukaan (jokaisen teoksen haut, vierailut ja tilaukset) · 7 teosta taiteilijalta Jacob Epstein luettelossamme

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Kaikista Jacob Epstein jättämistä alkuperäisteoksista kuuluisin on The Rock Drill (1914), joka kuuluu Tate Britain -kokoelmaan, Lontoo. Heti perässä tulevat Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) ja Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950). Katalogissamme on 7 teosta taiteilijalta Jacob Epstein; galleria on säilyttänyt 7 maailman ihailluimmista teoksista, ja jokaisesta on esitetty sen päivämäärä, museo sekä tarina.

1880 – 1959, New York City Eniten teoksia: Ben Uri Gallery and Museum
The Rock Drill (1914) tekijä Jacob Epstein1. The Rock Drill 1914 Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) tekijä Jacob Epstein2. Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) 1931 Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950) tekijä Jacob Epstein3. Ralph Vaughan Williams 1950

Jacob Epstein -taiteilijan 10 parasta maalausta: gallerian valinnat

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The Rock Drill (1914) tekijä Jacob Epstein

The Rock Drill

1914 · Bronze · Tate Britain, Lontoo

Jacob Epstein's "The Rock Drill," completed in 1913-14 but dramatically reinterpreted later, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a visceral confrontation with the realities of industrialization and its impact on the human psyche. This imposing bronze figure, perched atop an actual rock drill – a tool of relentless extraction – immediately commands attention, forcing viewers to grapple with themes of power, alienation, and the dehumanizing forces at play in the burgeoning…

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Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) tekijä Jacob Epstein

Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia)

1931 · Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, Lontoo

Lydia, a jazz singer and/or dancer, was working as a waitress at Epstein’s favourite Chinese restaurant in London’s Wardour Street when they met. Epstein made three busts of her between 1929 and 1934: the first, head-and-shoulders portrait in bronze with a green patina (1929-30), in which Lydia has bobbed hair; this second, bronze head-and-shoulders portrait (1931) with short hair; and a third bronze (head only) entitled

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Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950) tekijä Jacob Epstein

Ralph Vaughan Williams

1950 · Royal College of Music Museum, London

Bust, head only. The most significant English composer of his generation, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) studied at Cambridge and the Royal College of Music before travelling to the continent for further instructions from Max Bruch and Maurice Ravel. It was not until 1910, following a detailed study of folk music that he fully established a personal musical voice. After the First World War he joined the teaching staff of the…

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Museot, joissa Jacob Epstein'n alkuperäisteokset sijaitsevat

Tämän sivun teoksista eniten sisältävät 3 museota.

Museo Kaupunki Jacob Epstein teokset Tämän listan maalaukset
Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, LontooBen Uri Gallery and Museum Lontoo 5 Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia), Professor Samuel Alexander O.M., Shulamite Woman (Arab Girl)
Tate Britain, LontooTate Britain Lontoo 1 The Rock Drill
Royal College of Music Museum, LondonRoyal College of Music Museum London 1 Ralph Vaughan Williams

Jacob Epstein vuosikymmenittäin: jokaisen aikakauden määrittänyt alkuperäisteos

Teokset vuosikymmenittäin

Valitse vuosikymmen nähdäksesi sen määrittäneen alkuperäisteoksen.

Keräilijöiden kysymyksiä Jacob Epstein -taiteilijan maalauksista

Mistä teoksesta Jacob Epstein on tunnetuin?Paljasta vastaus

The Rock Drill (1914), Tate Britain, Lontoo. Seuraavina ovat Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia) (1931) ja Ralph Vaughan Williams (1950).

Kuinka vanha Jacob Epstein oli, kun The Rock Drill tehtiin?Paljasta vastaus

34 vuotta vanha: The Rock Drill on peräisin vuodelta 1914, ja Jacob Epstein on syntynyt vuonna 1880.

Kuinka monta maalausta Jacob Epstein jätti jälkeensä?Paljasta vastaus

Katalogissamme on 7 teosta taiteilijalta Jacob Epstein, aikaväliltä 1914–1953.

Missä museoissa Jacob Epstein's mestariteokset sijaitsevat?Paljasta vastaus

Pääasiassa Ben Uri Gallery and Museum (Lontoo), Tate Britain (Lontoo) ja Royal College of Music Museum (London). Yllä oleva museotaulukko listaa ne kaikki.

Minä vuosina Jacob Epstein maalasi kuuluisimmat teoksensa?Paljasta vastaus

Aikakaudella 1930s: 2 sivun 7 teoksista on tehty silloin, joista Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia).

Mitkä ovat Jacob Epstein ensimmäinen ja viimeinen tunnettua alkuperäisteosta?Paljasta vastaus

Tällä sivulla vanhin on The Rock Drill (1914) ja uusin Sholem Asch (1953).

Mitä Jacob Epstein -teoksia Ben Uri Gallery and Museum -museossa on esillä?Paljasta vastaus

Lydia (aka Second Portrait of Lydia), Professor Samuel Alexander O.M. ja Shulamite Woman (Arab Girl): Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, Lontoo -ssä on 5 tämän sivun teoksista.

Jacob Epstein: elämä ja tuotanto

Jacob Epstein: A Pioneer of Modern Sculpture

Early Life and Education

  • Born: November 10, 1880, in New York City, to Jewish immigrant parents.
  • Experienced hardship early in life, including illness and financial struggles.
  • Attended the Art Students League of New York (1893-1898), developing foundational skills.
  • Moved to Paris in 1902 to further his artistic training at the École des Beaux-Arts and Académie Julian.

Artistic Development and Influences

  • Early Influences: Initially drawn to Rodin’s expressive modeling, but quickly sought a more individual style.
  • Rejected the prevailing academic traditions of idealized beauty in favor of raw realism.
  • Inspired by diverse sources including African and primitive art, as well as ancient Greek sculpture – seeking directness and power.
  • Developed a distinctive rough-hewn style characterized by vigorous modeling and textured surfaces.

Key Characteristics of His Work

  • Realism: Epstein’s sculptures are known for their unflinching portrayal of the human form, often emphasizing physicality and emotion.
  • Portraiture: He became renowned for his bronze portrait busts, capturing the essence of his subjects with expressive detail.
  • Controversy: His work frequently challenged societal norms and provoked strong reactions due to its unconventional subject matter and style.
  • Subject Matter: Epstein sculpted a wide range of figures, from friends and acquaintances to ordinary people encountered in everyday life.

Major Achievements and Notable Works

  • The Rock Drill (1913-1915): A powerful and fragmented sculpture representing the dehumanizing effects of industrial labor – a key work demonstrating his avant-garde approach.
  • Rima (1925): A memorial to W.H. Hudson, featuring a striking female figure that sparked considerable debate.
  • Portrait Busts: Created numerous acclaimed portrait busts of prominent figures like Professor Samuel Alexander and Sholem Asch.
  • Epping Forest Watercolors: Also produced a significant body of watercolor paintings depicting the landscapes of Epping Forest, where he lived for a time.

Historical Significance and Legacy

  • Considered a pivotal figure in the development of modern British sculpture.
  • Breaking Boundaries: Challenged artistic conventions and paved the way for subsequent generations of sculptors.
  • His willingness to confront difficult subjects and embrace unconventional forms influenced artists like Henry Moore.
  • Despite facing criticism, his work gained increasing recognition during his lifetime and continues to be celebrated today.
  • Henry Moore’s Tribute: After Epstein's death in 1959, Henry Moore eloquently acknowledged his central role in shaping modern sculpture in Britain.
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