Stalking Jacob Epstein
For the original article, please visit Londonist: http://www.londonist.com/archives/2006/01/londonist_stalk_6.php US-born Jacob Epstein (1880-1959) is a colossal figure in 20th Century sculpture. Controversial could almost be his middle name. His various works around London caused outrage in their day, but are now in danger of being forgotten. Perhaps his most powerful work on show in the capital is ‘Jacob and the Angel’ underneath the central dome of Tate Britain. Being indoors, this incredible sculpture is beyond our scope, but we urge you to take a trip to the gallery and spend some time in its company. Likewise, many busts, bronzes and sculptures from his prolific career can be found in the galleries and churches of London. His ‘Rock Drill’, also in the Tate, must surely have been the inspiration for the robot troops in the newer Star Wars movies. But we’re concerned here with his outdoor sculptures. On with the stalk…