Constantin Brancusi (1876 - 1957) was a noted sculptor.
As an art student he was influenced by Auguste Rodin, but his style moved beyond naturalist representation to stylized elegant forms. Brancusi was one of the first sculptors to experiment with abstract art. His sculptures became progressively smoother and less figurative, until only the barest outline of the original subject was left.
He is buried in Cimetiere de Montparnasse, Paris, France