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Oscar Nemon, (born Oscar Neumann, 1906-85), is one of the twentieth century's greatest sculptors, as testified by his iconic portraits of elder statesmen and major figures displayed all over the world. He was a flamboyant personality who charmed those who came in contact with him, including towering figures such as Winston Churchill, Sigmund Freud, Queen Elizabeth II and countless politicians and celebrities, as well as a host of adoring women. His eldest daughter Aurelia has gone in search of this often infuriating yet charismatic man and reveals the stories behind his artistic and personal encounters with presidents, prime ministers, royalty and others. She chronicles her father's life from humble origins in the city of Osijek, Croatia to his flight from the Nazis due to his Jewish background and his eventual arrival in southern England, where he made a new life and career for himself with his British wife Patricia.
This is an intimate biography of an artist, husband and father complemented by a wealth of fascinating illustrations and anecdotal stories. Nemon's achievements were great and his legacy immense, making Finding Nemon a tribute by his daughter which draws the man out from the shadow of his remarkable body of work.
Contents
preface 9
1 Osijek 14
2 Vienna and Paris 30
3 Brussels 40
4 Freud 60
5 Art and Craft 74
6 England 92
7 The Early War Years 110
8 Between Oxford and Norfolk 122
9 Churchill 142
10 . . . And Other Celebrities 166
11 North America 178
12 Royal Families 192
epilogue 210
select bibliography 219
index 221
