A sculptor is supposed to be a dull dog anyway, so why should he not break out in colour sometimes, and in my case I'd as soon be hanged for a sheep … - Jacob Epstein

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A sculptor is supposed to be a dull dog anyway, so why should he not break out in colour sometimes, and in my case I'd as soon be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.

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About Jacob Epstein

Sir Jacob Epstein (10 November 1880 – 19 August 1959) was an American-born British sculptor who worked chiefly in the UK, where he pioneered modern sculpture. He also painted, and exhibited pictures regularly in exhibitions.

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Pen Names: Epstein, Sir Jacob
Alternative Names: Sir Jacob Epstein Jacob, Sir Epstein Sir Epstein Jacob Epstein (Sir) j. epstein Epstein
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