Ion Jalea | |
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.jpg) Jalea in his studio | |
| Born | July 19, 1887 |
| Died | November 7, 1983 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Alma mater | Bucharest National University of Arts Académie Julian |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Notable work | Resting Archer Statue of George Enescu Statue of Carmen Sylva Dragoș and the bison |
| Awards | Order of the Star of the Romanian Socialist Republic Hero of Socialist Labour |
| Elected | Titular member of the Romanian Academy |
Ion Jalea (Romanian pronunciation: [iˈon ˈʒale̯a]; 19 May 1887 – 7 November 1983) was a Romanian sculptor, monumentalist, teacher, and member of the Romanian Academy.
He fought in the First World War and lost his left hand in battle. Despite this challenge, he continued to sculpt with his right hand for the rest of his life.