Since the early ages, humans have been using various metals to create artistic sculptures. The benefit of using metal in sculpturing is that it is quite a lot more durable than any other materials that can be sculpted. As well, the texture and the look that metal provides can look new with minor maintenance. Famous artists who make metal sculptures have created some of the most iconic sculptures and structures the mankind has ever seen. Nowadays, artists use more metal alloys than regular metal due to their advantages and durability.
Metal Sculptors Who Made History
History is filled with many famous artists who used metal alloys to create stunning works of art. Their masterpieces are still present to this date, still adored by art lovers throughout the world. The following are some of the renowned metal sculptors who have left their mark in history.
Julio Gonzalez
Hailing from Spain, Julio was a talented sculptor that created numerous works of art from a variety of materials. He can be credited for bringing iron to the spotlight by suing it to create masterpieces. Moreover, his sculptures heavily involved Expressionism. Along with his brother Joan, he learned to sculpt from their father who was a sculptor himself.
Pierre Gauthier
Pierre was one of the most influential metal artists to have ever lived in France and many of his artworks are still with the French royal family. He worked with metals all his life and created numerous sculptures in his career. Perhaps the creation that led him to glory was a simple yet extremely beautiful jewel box that he created for the then future queen Marie Antoinette.
Masamune
One of the most important swordsmiths to ever live in Japan, Masamune had the amazing ability to carve some of the finest swords ever. His swords were a work of art due to amazing design and balanced weight. Moreover, he was the chief swordsmith for the royal family and his metallurgical abilities made him an inspiration. He was among the first that revolutionized the use of steel in sword making and sculpturing in Japan.
Hester Bateman
Hester was a British silversmith who was considered to be one of the best female silversmiths of her time. She mainly created domestic utensils and artworks made of silver and sometimes gold. Her amazing design philosophy and the carvings on her creations made her a favorite among the elites of the British empire.
Famous Metal Artwork
Chicago By Pablo Picasso
Chicago was created by one of the most famous artists of all time, Picasso in 1967. This abstract masterpiece was a gift from him even though he was offered a total of $100,000 at that time. However, this masterpiece was a bit controversial when it was created because it was an abstract rather than a depiction of an influential person.
Statue Of Liberty, France
Gifted to the people of America by the people of France, this copper masterpiece is one of the most influential artworks of all time. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designed this sculpture while Gustave Eiffel, the man behind making the Eiffel Tower, constructed it. Due to its huge size, it was transported to America in crates and then assembled there.
