Gaston Lachaise Sumérgete en un
sensación, no
una galería
Elige un estado de ánimo y la propia sala te responderá: la luz se enfría o se calienta, el aire cambia su ritmo y solo las obras que evocan ese sentimiento emergen de la oscuridad. Todo lo demás retrocede hacia la sombra.
Gaston Lachaise
Early Life and Education Gaston Lachaise was born March 19, 1882, in Paris, France—the son of a cabinetmaker who designed Gustave Eiffel’s apartment in the Eiffel Tower. His father, Jean Lachaise, crafted furniture for the iconic tower, demonstrating an early exposure to architectural innovation and craftsmanship. Marie Barré, his mother, was herself the daughter of a sculptor, instilling within him a foundational understanding of artis
tic expression from a young age. At thirteen, he enrolled in the École Municipale Bernard Palissy, where he honed his skills in decorative arts—a formative experience that would shape his aesthetic sensibilities throughout his career. Subsequently, he pursued formal sculptural training at the Académie Nationale des Beaux-Arts between 1898 and 1904 under Gabriel-Jules Thomas, absorbing classical principles and techniques that would serv…