Top 10 Most Sensitive Sculptors in the History of Art (5 of 6)

Edgar Degas

Known for his graceful ballerinas, Edgar Degas surprised us with raw and emotional sculptures like “Little Dancer of Fourteen Years.” Rejecting the pursuit of perfection, he captured vulnerability and tension in his works, forcing viewers to confront the intricacies of the human experience. Degas’s sensitivity lies not in romanticizing but in capturing the unfiltered essence, securing his place among the most daring sculptors who unveiled the unvarnished truth.

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Wilhelm Lehmbruck’s elongated figures hum with a quiet melancholy in sculptures like “Standing Youth” and “Kneeling Woman.” Influenced by the aftermath of World War I, his artworks, including “The Fallen,” speak not only of physical suffering but also deeper despair and introspection. Lehmbruck’s unique style explores the depths of human experience through subtle nuances, earning him a place among artists who express vulnerability and quiet sorrow.