Gaston Lachaise

Gaston Lachaise (1882–1935) was a French-American sculptor renowned for his monumental depictions of the female figure, characterized by voluptuous forms and a sense of dynamic energy. His most iconic works, including 'Standing Woman' (Elevation), celebrate feminine power and sensuality, drawing on influences from Art Deco and early modernism. Lachaise is considered a pioneering figure in American modernist sculpture, and his work helped establish a bold, expressive idiom that bridged European tradition and American avant-garde sensibilities.