Leonard Baskin
American, 1922 - 2000
Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) was an American artist, sculptor, and printmaker. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Baskin studied at Yale University before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he studied sculpture in Paris and later returned to the United States to pursue his art career.
Baskin's work is known for its expressive, often raw and visceral quality. He was particularly interested in the human form, and his sculptures often depicted figures in various states of emotion and vulnerability. In addition to sculpture, Baskin was also a prolific printmaker and created numerous woodcuts and etchings throughout his career.
Baskin was a prolific artist and his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. He was also a respected educator and taught at several institutions, including Smith College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Baskin's work is known for its expressive, often raw and visceral quality. He was particularly interested in the human form, and his sculptures often depicted figures in various states of emotion and vulnerability. In addition to sculpture, Baskin was also a prolific printmaker and created numerous woodcuts and etchings throughout his career.
Baskin was a prolific artist and his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. He was also a respected educator and taught at several institutions, including Smith College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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