Aristide Maillol Quotes

sculptor from France (1861–1944)

Aristide Maillol (8 Dec. 1861 – 27 Sept. 1944) was a French sculptor and painter. The subject of nearly all of Maillol's mature sculpture work is the female body, treated with a emphasis on stable forms.

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Alternative Names: Aristide Joseph Bonaventure Maillol • Aristide-Joseph-Bonaventure Maillol • Maillol • a. maillol

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I seek beauty, not character. For me portraiture and statuary are completely opposed to each other.

Mademoiselle, I am told that you look like a Renoir and Maillol [as a model]. I would be happy with a Renoir.

He [ Renoir; Maillol made his bust] was very interested, watching me do his bust. He said to me: 'Every time you touch it, it becomes more alive.'