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Henri Gaudier Brzeska’s life
Born 1891; died 1915
A Frenchman by birth, Henri Gaudier spent most of his working life in England. And here, from 1911-1914, whilst living with Sophie Brzeska (whose surname he added to his own name), he developed from an immature artist into one of the most powerful and original artists of his time. An leading exponent of Vortisism and Futurism, his work is powerful and highly regarded.
He was a close friend of Ezra Pound and Jacob Epstein, and one of the leaders of the Vorticist movement. He was killed in battle, having returned to France to fight for his country against the occupying German forces, at Neuville St Vaast. His untimely death was one of the most tragic losses the Arts suffered during World War I.
The full, fascinating story of this enigmatic, passionate artist is told in the two books – Gaudier-Brzeska Artist and Myth as well as Burning to Speak.
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska standing beside the carving of the portrait head of Ezra Pound.
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art
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Part of St Peter’s Hospital, Bristol
Pen and ink drawing on paper signed by H Gaudier, dated 23.8.1908. One of the best drawings from the series of studies the artist made when studying in Bristol. Read More
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Study of an Owl
Unsigned charcoal drawing on paper by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska. One of a series of studies of birds made by the artist in the Bristol Zoo. Other studies are available. Read More
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