Between restrained emotion and feminine figures, Sarteel forged his path. Léon Sarteel was born in Ghent in 1882, where he also received his early artistic training. His sculptural career gained momentum in 1908 when he won the prestigious Sculpture Prize from the Ghent Academy, awarded only once every six years. The accompanying stipend allowed him to dedicate himself entirely to his work for three years.

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