Leonard Baskin

Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) was a prolific American sculptor, draughtsman, and graphic artist whose work frequently explored themes of mortality, Judaism, and the human condition. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he developed an early passion for sculpture, studying under Maurice Glickman and later at Yale, where he founded the renowned Gehenna Press in 1942. This press, one of America's first fine arts presses, became celebrated for its collaborations with poets like Sylvi…