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…
