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The article introduced by Elita Grosmane presents the memories of Latvian artist and pedagogue Rudolfs Priede (1890-1949) about the prominent Latvian sculptor Karlis Zale (1888-1942), author of the Freedom Monument and Brethren Cemetery - most outstanding examples of monumental sculpture in the inter-war Latvia. The publication of Priede's memories, dedicated to Zale's 120th anniversary, touch upon several aspects of the artist's personality, his education, early years, interests and influences.