Nadelman, Elie (1882–1946). Sculptor, draftsman, and collector
His sleek, stylish figurative works draw on modern and classical traditions, while also displaying a droll humor based on sharp-eyed observation of social conventions. An early collector of American folk art, he sometimes incorporated his admiration for untutored expression into his own work. The modern veneer and sophisticated charm of his sculpture suited 1920s taste, but during the more socially conscious 1930s, his reputation declined.... ...
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