Bronze Sculpture Icarus Signed A Weinmann Founder Of Bronze Art France 1930

Adolph Alexander Weinman Biography body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 40px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333; } h1, h2 { color: #2c3e50; } ul { margin-top: 0; } Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870–1952) Adolph Alexander Weinman was a renowned German-American sculptor and medalist, famous for his contributions to numismatics and architectural sculpture in the United States. Early Life and Education Born in Durmersheim, near Karlsruhe, Germany, Weinman emigrated to the United States in 1885 at the age of 14. He settled in New York City, where he studied at the Cooper Union and the Art Students League. He worked with sculptors such as Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French, who strongly influenced his style. Career and Major Works In 1904, he opened his own studio. Famous works include: The "Mercury Dime" (1916–1945) The "Walking Liberty" half dollar (1916–1947), featured on the American Silver Eagle since 1986 Architectural Collaborations: Pennsylvania Station, Manhattan Municipal Building, Jefferson Memorial Artistic Style His neoclassical style is marked by flowing drapery, great elegance, and a clear influence of the emerging Art Deco movement. Personal Life and Legacy President of the National Sculpture Society (1927–1930), he was a member of numerous art institutions. He had two sons, Robert and Howard, who were also artists. Weinman died in Port Chester, New York, in 1952. Notable works Civic Fame (1913), New York Descending Night (1915), San Francisco Monument to General Macomb (1908), Detroit Statue of Lincoln (1909), Kentucky Fountain of the Centaurs (1926), Missouri The Glory of Peace (1926), Chicago For more information, see the Smithsonian Archives.