Ossip Zadkine

French sculptor and painter of Russian origin (1888–1967)
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Ossip Zadkine

Summary

Ossip Zadkine is a human[1]. He was born in Vitebsk[2]. He was born on July 4, 1888[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 25, 1967[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], university teacher[9], and illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vitebsk[2], Ossip Zadkine…
  • Ossip Zadkine died in Paris[4].
  • Ossip Zadkine was born on July 4, 1888[3].
  • Ossip Zadkine was born on 1888[12].
  • Ossip Zadkine was born on July 14, 1890[13].
  • Ossip Zadkine died on November 25, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Ossip Zadkine was married to Valentine Prax[15].
  • Ossip Zadkine held citizenship in France[16].
  • Ossip Zadkine held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Ossip Zadkine worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Ossip Zadkine worked as a painter[7].
  • Ossip Zadkine worked as a printmaker[8].
  • Ossip Zadkine's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Ossip Zadkine's professions included illustrator[10].
  • Ossip Zadkine worked as a teacher[18].
  • Ossip Zadkine's field of work was art of sculpture[19].
  • Ossip Zadkine was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].
  • Ossip Zadkine was employed by Black Mountain College[21].
  • Ossip Zadkine was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22].
  • Ossip Zadkine was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[23].
  • Ossip Zadkine was educated at University of Westminster[24].
  • A notable student of Ossip Zadkine was Joël Baudouin[25].
  • A notable student of Ossip Zadkine was Krishna Reddy[26].
  • A notable student of Ossip Zadkine was Robert Jacot-Guillarmod[27].

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Origins and Family

Ossip Zadkine was born in Vitebsk[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1888[3], 1888[12], and July 14, 1890[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]; Chelsea College of Art and Design[23], an art academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1895[34]; and University of Westminster[24], a public university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1838[37], headquartered in London[38]. Ossip Zadkine studied under Yehuda Pen[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], university teacher[9], illustrator[10], and teacher[18]. Ossip Zadkine's field of work was art of sculpture[19]. Employers include Beaux-Arts de Paris[20], an art academy[40], in France[41], founded in 1797[42], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[43] and Black Mountain College[21], an art academy[44], in United States[45], founded in 1933[46]. Notable students include Joël Baudouin[25], a ceramicist[47], 1930–2013[48], of France[49]; Krishna Reddy[26], a printmaker[50], 1925–2018[51], of India[52]; Robert Jacot-Guillarmod[27], a sculptor[53], 1918–2011[54], of Switzerland[55]; Elsa Danson Wåghals[56], a sculptor[57], 1885–1977[58], of Sweden[59]; Claude de Soria[60], a sculptor[61], 1926–2015[62], of France[63], specialised in jewelry[64]; and Gertrude Schoen[65], a sculptor[66], 1919–2016[67], of France[68].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include François Mauriac[69], La Force atomique[70], and Le Poète[71]. Things named for Ossip Zadkine include Musée Zadkine[72], an art museum[73], in France[74], founded in 1982[75] and Rue Zadkine[76], a street[77], in France[78], founded in 1994[79].

Personal Life

Ossip Zadkine was married to Valentine Prax[15]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[80].

Death and Burial

Ossip Zadkine died on November 25, 1967[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Ossip Zadkine ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

Entities named for him include Musée Zadkine[72], an art museum[73], in France[74], founded in 1982[75] and Rue Zadkine[76], a street[77], in France[78], founded in 1994[79].

FAQs

Where was Ossip Zadkine born?

Ossip Zadkine was born in Vitebsk[2].

Where did Ossip Zadkine die?

Ossip Zadkine died in Paris[4].

Who was Ossip Zadkine married to?

Ossip Zadkine's spouses include Valentine Prax[15].

What did Ossip Zadkine do for work?

Ossip Zadkine worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], university teacher[9], and illustrator[10].

Where did Ossip Zadkine go to school?

Ossip Zadkine was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22], Chelsea College of Art and Design[23], and University of Westminster[24].

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  1. 23d ago · Galerielws · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ossip, Osip
    Represented by Artists Rights Society
    Place of death Paris
    Movement cubism
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