het folio van de verzamelaar

Gaston Lachaise Meest populaire schilderijen

The 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 9 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Gaston Lachaise · 1882 – 1935

Bas-Relief Woman

1993 · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

Gaston Lachaise’s ‘Bas-Relief Woman,’ created in 1934 and cast in 1993, is a monumental bronze sculpture honoring his wife Isabel Nagel. Standing on one leg with outstretched arms, the figure embodies feminine strength and grace, reflecting Lachaise's profound admiration for his muse.

View the artwork

Belle Lachaise

1919

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20027 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Head of Woman

Admire Gaston Lachaise’s 'Head of Woman,' a serene marble sculpture embodying modernism & timeless beauty. Explore this iconic piece's artistic legacy.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 3 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20024 × 41 cm Commission this artwork

Torso of Elevation

1927 · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Stanford

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 4 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20026 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Head of a Woman

1935

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 5 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Standing Woman

1980 · original 224 x 105 cm

Admire Gaston Lachaise’s ‘Standing Woman,’ a powerful bronze sculpture embodying strength & grace. Explore its realism, stylized form, & timeless beauty – a masterpiece of American modernism.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 6 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$953105 × 224 cm Commission at original size

Elevation, also called Standing Woman

1927 · Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 7 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Woman (Elevation)

1927 · original 182 x 71 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 8 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20026 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$60071 × 182 cm Commission at original size

(Nude Dancer with Drape)

1935 · original 62 x 48 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 9 of 9 artworks by Gaston Lachaise
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$26748 × 62 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Gaston Lachaise

1882 – 1935

Snelle feiten

Copyright statusPublic domain
Born1882, Paris, France
Top 3 worksBas-Relief Woman, Belle Lachaise, Head of Woman
Art periodModern
Top-ranked workBas-Relief Woman
Lifespan53 years

Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: March 19, 1882, Paris, France
Died: October 18, 1935
Parents: Marie Barré (daughter of a sculptor) and Jean Lachaise (cabinetmaker who designed furniture for Gustave Eiffel's apartment in the Eiffel Tower).
Early Training: Studied at the École Municipale Bernard Palissy (age 13) and later at the Académie Nationale des Beaux-Arts (1898-1904) under Gabriel-Jules Thomas.
Early Career: Worked as a modeler for René Lalique, designing decorative objects.

Move to America and Relationship with Isabel Nagel

Meeting Isabel: Around 1902/1903 met and fell in love with Isabel Dutaud Nagle, an American woman of French Canadian descent.
Immigration: In 1906, after working for Lalique to pay for his passage, Lachaise immigrated to Boston, vowing to follow Isabel.
Early Work in America: Worked as a sculptor's assistant for H.H. Kitson in Boston and later Paul Manship in New York (1912-1921).
Marriage: Married Isabel Dutaud Nagle in 1917 after her divorce. Lachaise considered Isabel his primary inspiration, referring to her as "Woman."

Artistic Development and Style

Development of Unique Style: While influenced by European sculpture training, Lachaise developed a distinctive style in America, characterized by robust and voluptuous depictions of the female nude.
"Woman" as a Theme: His concept of "Woman" evolved into a central theme, representing vitality, fertility, and a force of nature based on Isabel's image.
Sculptural Characteristics: Lachaise’s nudes were known for their powerful forms, emphasizing breasts, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks with “a rounded voluminousness.”
Materials: Primarily worked in bronze.

Major Works and Recognition

Standing Woman (Modeled 1928-30): Considered his most famous work, exemplifies his style of the female nude.
Portraits: Created portraits of notable figures including John Marin, Georgia O'Keeffe, Marianne Moore, and Lincoln Kirstein.
Architectural Commissions: His works were chosen for commissions at AT&T Building and Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Retrospective Exhibition: The Museum of Modern Art held a retrospective exhibition in 1935, the first for any American sculptor.

Historical Significance

Redefining the Female Nude: Lachaise helped redefine the female nude in American art, moving away from slender depictions towards more robust and sensual forms.
American Modernism: Played a critical role in the birth of American modernism by pushing boundaries and exploring the human body innovatively.
Influence: His work influenced subsequent generations of sculptors with his emphasis on form, volume, and emotional expression.
Legacy: Recognized as "the greatest American sculptor of his time" by *ARTnews*, Lachaise's legacy continues to be celebrated for its contribution to American art history.

Vraag en antwoord

Kan ik de werken van Gaston Lachaise verkennen op basis van het kleurenspectrum?

De werken van Gaston Lachaise kunnen op kleur worden verkend op de Sorteren op kleur pagina van de kunstenaar.

Kan ik de werken van Gaston Lachaise verkennen op onderwerp?

De werken van Gaston Lachaise kunnen per onderwerp worden verkend op de Onderwerpsindex pagina van de kunstenaar.

In welke historische periode werkte Gaston Lachaise?

Gaston Lachaise werkte in de Modern-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.

Door de redactie van OriginalUniqueArt.com Bijgewerkt op 2 september 2026

Quiz voor verzamelaars

Where was Gaston Lachaise born?
What was a significant influence on Lachaise's artistic vision and portrayal of 'Woman'?
What is Gaston Lachaise most known for sculpting?

één U kiest de afmeting

Standaardformaten of elke gewenste afmeting, afgestemd op de verhoudingen van het origineel.

twee We schilderen en sturen een preview

Een foto van het voltooide canvas ter goedkeuring voordat het wordt verzonden.

drie Geleverd, gecertificeerd

Opgerold, opgespannen of ingelijst, verzekerd, met een echtheidscertificaat.

Bestel uw Gaston Lachaise

Every artwork by Gaston Lachaise in our catalog can be painted to order, in the size that suits the room.

Alle kunstwerken van Gaston Lachaise