Hear the Curator (y1970-115)

Einstein made a strong impression on Epstein; in the artist’s words, “his glance contained a mixture of the humane, the humorous, and the profound.”According to the sculptor, Einstein’s face “resembled the aging Rembrandt.” This remblance is hardly inconsequential, as the final work by Epstein bears distinct formal traces of Rembrandt. Although the artist was not able to complete the work while Einstein was sitting for him, the expressive molding of Einstein’s features coupled with a mastery of surface textures has ensured that Epstein’s bust of Einstein remains one of the most memorable portraits of the great scientist.