Israel Gur Aryeh
1900–1962 (age 62)
Biography
Israel Gur Aryeh, born in 1900, shaped the contours of Israeli sculpture through works that translated the resilience of the people into enduring stone and bronze.
His creations continue to inspire visitors and students, while the peaceful groves of Har HaMenuchot hold the quiet witness to a life devoted to beauty and national memory.