Richard Guino

b. 1890 and died 1973

Richard Guino is a French sculptor of Catalan origin. He is the son of an ebony cabinet maker who encouraged his son’s artistic training. Guino’s sculptures and sketches are a nod to the Mediterranean ideal of beauty. Guino’s art is able to a classic sense of feminine beauty while also acknowledging modernity. His sculptures were crafted out of a variety of materials including wood, wax, marble, bronze, plaster, ivory, and more. Guino is probably known best for his collaborations with August Rodin. Guino brought the paintings of Renoir into sculpture. Renoir and Guino shared a common vision and their friendship allowed them to work together to create awe-inspiring collaborations.