Russian sculptor (1866-1938).
Born February 15th, 1866 in Intra.
Died February 12th, 1938 at 71 years old in Pallanza.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson