Petras Rimša

1881–1961 (age 80)

Biography

Petras Rimša shaped the national sculpture tradition with works that honored Lithuanian folk spirit, and his artistic legacy continues to stand proudly while he rests at Petrašiūnai Cemetery.

He captured historical memory and cultural endurance in bronze and stone, leaving behind art that continues to inspire admiration and reflection.

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