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Moissey Kogan

Early Life and Education Born: May 12, 1879, in Orhei, Bessarabia (now Orhei, Republic of Moldova) Jewish merchant family background Demonstrated early interest in craftsmanship Moved to Nagybánya, Hungary, in 1889 Studied under painter Simon Hollósy in Nagybánya Enrolled at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts in 1903, studying sculpture under Wilhelm von Rümann. Artistic Development and Influences Initially

experimented with gems, producing medals, plaques, vases, embroidery, and drawings. Transitioned to sculpture after moving to Paris and encountering Rodin and Maillol. Focused on the female form and concepts of grace in his sculptures. Worked primarily with terracotta, gypsum, and occasionally bronze. Developed a unique "Negativ-Schnitt" (intaglio cut) technique that influenced other artists. Influenced by Auguste R…