Chaim Gross

1904–1991 (age 87)

Sculptor

Biography

Chaim Gross sculpted expressive figures in wood, bronze, and stone, capturing the strength of the human spirit while teaching generations of artists in New York City.

He rests at Mount Lebanon Cemetery as a celebrated modern sculptor whose work celebrated cultural identity and inspired countless students.

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