Sir Jacob Epstein KBE
(1880-1959)

sculptor and Knight of the British Empire (from 1954)

Died aged c. 79

Sir Jacob Epstein KBE (10 November 1880 – 21 August 1959) was an American-British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture. He was born in the United States, and moved to Europe in 1902, becoming a British subject in 1911. He often produced controversial works which challenged ideas on what was appropriate subject matter for public artworks. He also made paintings and drawings, and often exhibited his work.

DbPedia
Wikidata Wikipedia

Commemorated on 3 plaques

Sir Jacob Epstein Sculptor born 1880 died 1959 lived in this house from 1933 to 1950

50 Baldwins Hill, Loughton, United Kingdom where they lived

Studio, site of Sir Jacob Epstein sculptor 1929-1959

24 Queens Gate Mews, London, United Kingdom where they had his studio

The house of Sir Jacob Epstein Sculptor lived and died here 1929-1959

18 Hyde Park Gate, SW7, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1929-1959) and died (1959)