Gaston Lachaise

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Definition

Proper noun: * Gaston Lachaise: A United States sculptor, born in France, who is particularly noted for creating large-scale nude figures. He lived from 1882 to 1935.

Usage
  • The term Gaston Lachaise is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the individual artist. It is not used as a common noun or verb.
  • It is typically used in contexts discussing 20th-century American sculpture, modern art, or figurative art.
Examples
  • The museum's modern wing features a prominent bronze by Gaston Lachaise.
  • Gaston Lachaise is celebrated for his powerful and voluptuous female forms.
  • Art historians often study the work of Gaston Lachaise in the context of early American modernism.
Advanced Usage
  • The artistic style characterized by his work is sometimes referenced as Lachaise-esque, describing figures with similar monumental and curvaceous qualities.
    • The sculptor's latest work has a distinctly Lachaise-esque grandeur.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lachaise (n): A common shortened reference to the artist Gaston Lachaise.
    • The gallery acquired an important early Lachaise.
Synonyms
  • Sculptor: (a general term for an artist who makes sculptures)
  • Artist: (a general term for a practitioner of the fine arts)
Notes on Meaning

This term has only one specific meaning: it is the name of a historical person, the sculptor Gaston Lachaise. There are no idioms, phrasal verbs, or alternative definitions associated with this proper noun.

Noun
  1. United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935)

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