Juozas Zikaras

1881–1944 (age 63)

Biography

Juozas Zikaras gave shape to the emerging Lithuanian state, carving monuments and portraits that celebrated national resilience and cultural pride while also guiding younger sculptors at the school in Kaunas.

Even in times of upheaval he remained devoted to his craft, and those who visit Petrašiūnai Cemetery today find comfort in the calm dignity of his memory.

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