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Born in France, Gaston Lachaise immigrated to the United States when he was 24 years old. He modeled “Woman (Elevation)” after Isabel Dutaud Nagle, whom he married in 1917, telling her, “I want to create a miracle with it . . . as great as you.” Although it definitely evokes his subject’s appearance, this sculpture represents Lachaise’s first full-scale expression of the idealized female form that would come to dominate his art. The figure’s long legs support a voluptuous torso that recalls ancient fertility goddesses and a disproportionally small waist that accentuates her ample hips and breasts. Modernists like Lachaise were fascinated by preclassical art because they believed it possessed a primitive vitality absent from later art forms.

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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.

Gaston Lachaise

1882 - 1935 , France

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Modernism, Art Deco
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Paul Manship']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- René Lalique
- Gabriel-Jules Thomas
Date Of Birth: March 19, 1882
Date Of Death: October 18, 1935
Full Name: Gaston Lachaise
Nationality: French-American
Notable Artworks:
- Standing Woman
- (Nude Dancer with Drape)
- Head of a Woman
Place Of Birth: Paris, France

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