Aristide Maillol

Aristide Maillol, a prominent figure in early 20th-century sculpture, is celebrated for his serene, monumental female nudes that evoke classical antiquity while remaining distinctly modern. Born in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, Maillol initially pursued painting and tapestry design, even working for a time at the Gobelins Manufactory. However, a decline in his eyesight around the turn of the century led him to shift his focus to sculpture, a medium where his tactile sensitivity a…