Ary Bitter
(French, 1883-1973)
Born in Marseilles, Ary Bitter was a leading sculptor during the inter-war period in France. He studied at l'Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts and, as well as exhibiting in the Salon des Artistes Francais, he won several prizes throughout his life for his sculptures, including a bronze medal from the Salon, the Legion of Honour in 1932, and the Diploma of Honour in 1937. His work can be found in several important museums, such as the Musée National d'Art Moderne (Paris), Musée des Beaux-Arts (Marseille), Musée Hector Berlioz, amongst others; his monumental sculptures can be found in Marseille, Cambo-les-bains, Sanary-sur-mer, Bargemon, and Barentin. He died in Paris in 1973.
