Jacob Epstein

American-British sculptor (1880–1959)
Person human Q354779
Jacob Epstein
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Jacob Epstein

Summary

Jacob Epstein is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 10, 1880[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 19, 1959[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,266 views/month, #6,907 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Epstein's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Jacob Epstein died in London[4].
  • Jacob Epstein was born on November 10, 1880[3].
  • Jacob Epstein died on August 19, 1959[5].
  • Jacob Epstein is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery[11].
  • Jacob Epstein's father was Max Epstein[12].
  • Jacob Epstein's mother was Mary Solomon[13].
  • Jacob Epstein was married to Margaret Dunlop[14].
  • Among Jacob Epstein's spouses was Kathleen Garman[15].
  • A child of Jacob Epstein was Theodore Garman[16].
  • A child of Jacob Epstein was Kitty Garman[17].
  • A child of Jacob Epstein was Esther Garman[18].
  • Jacob Epstein held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Jacob Epstein held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Jacob Epstein worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Jacob Epstein worked as a painter[7].
  • Jacob Epstein's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Jacob Epstein's professions included artist[9].
  • Jacob Epstein's field of work was art of sculpture[21].
  • Jacob Epstein's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22].
  • Jacob Epstein was educated at Académie Julian[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacob Epstein is Oscar Wilde's tomb[24].
  • Jacob Epstein received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • Jacob Epstein is recorded as male[26].
  • Jacob Epstein's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacob Epstein's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on November 10, 1880[3]. His father was Max Epstein[12]. His mother was Mary Solomon[13].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Académie Julian[23], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1867[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9]. Jacob Epstein's field of work was art of sculpture[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jacob Epstein is Oscar Wilde's tomb[24].

Recognition

Jacob Epstein received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Dunlop[14] and Kathleen Garman[15], a model[35], 1901–1979[36], of United Kingdom[37]. Children include Theodore Garman[16], a painter[38], 1924–1954[39]; Kitty Garman[17], an artist[40], 1926–2011[41], of United Kingdom[42]; and Esther Garman[18], b. 1929[43].

Death and Burial

Jacob Epstein died on August 19, 1959[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Putney Vale Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jacob Epstein ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,266 views/month, #6,907 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Epstein born?

Born in New York City[2], Jacob Epstein…

Where did Jacob Epstein die?

Jacob Epstein passed away in London[4].

Who were Jacob Epstein's parents?

Jacob Epstein's father was Max Epstein[12]. Jacob Epstein's mother was Mary Solomon[13].

Who was Jacob Epstein married to?

Jacob Epstein's spouses include Margaret Dunlop[14] and Kathleen Garman[15].

What did Jacob Epstein do for work?

Jacob Epstein worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9].

Where did Jacob Epstein go to school?

Jacob Epstein was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22] and Académie Julian[23].

What awards did Jacob Epstein receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Oscar Wilde's tomb
    Given name Jacob
    Field of work art of sculpture
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