Henri Laurens - Paris, France
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Henri Laurens was a prominent French cubist sculptor.
Waymark Code: WMD27Y
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/08/2011
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Henri Laurens (1885-1954), was originally a stonemason. He began sculpting in 1899...and after meeting Pablo Picasso and other cubist artists, he adopted that style himself in 1911.
His gravesite at Montparnasse Cemetery features one of his own works- La Douleur (Grief).
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Date of birth: 02/18/1885
Date of death: 05/05/1954
Area of notoriety: Art
Marker Type: Statue
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 8-6 daily
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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