François Pompon

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French sculptor François Pompon was born this day in 1855.

At an early age he assisted Rodin, and Rodin said "you will be a great artist."

But success came later in life for Mr. Pompon, when in 1922, at age 67, his sculpture of a polar bear won widespread acclaim.

Pompon became celebrated during the Art Deco era for his simplified contours and smooth surfaces.

Read more about François Pompon on Wikipedia.

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