Leo Friedlander
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| Born | July 6, 1888 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 1966 (aged 78) |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Leo Friedlander (July 6, 1888 – October 24, 1966) was an American sculptor, who created several prominent works.
Friedlander studied at the Art Students League in New York City,[2] the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Brussels and Paris,[2] and the American Academy in Rome.[citation needed]
Early in his career, Friedlander worked as an assistant to the sculptor Paul Manship.[citation needed] He taught at the American Academy in Rome, and headed the sculpture department at New York University.[citation needed] In 1936, he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member, and became a full Academician in 1949.[3] In 1954, Frielander was chosen president of the National Sculpture Society.[4]
Friedlander was married to Rhoda Lichter and had two children.[citation needed]
Public works
[edit]- The central pediment at the Museum of the City of New York (1930)
- Sculpted reliefs, Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama (1931)
- Pylons, Social Science Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago (1932; dismantled 1934, with entire exposition grounds)
- Covered Wagon sculptural panels, Oregon State Capitol, Salem, OR (1934)
- Lewis and Clark sculptural panels, Oregon State Capitol, Salem, OR (1934)
- Pioneer Woman Statue, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX (1938)
- Reliefs on the RCA Building at Rockefeller Center (1939)
- Roger Williams Statue, Prospect Terrace Park, Providence, RI (1939)
- Four Freedoms statues, Religion, Speech, Press, and Assembly, New York World's Fair (1939)
- The Arts of War statues, Sacrifice and Valor, flanking the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C. (models 1933, cast 1950)[2][5]
- Memory, Virginia War Memorial, Richmond, VA (1956)
- Christ statue, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. (1960)[2][6]
- Reliefs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
- American Military Cemetery, Hamm, Luxembourg
- Sculptured Clock, House of Representatives, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
- Bacchante, bronze statue, Metropolitan Museum of Art
- "Harmony Creates Tranquility" bronze medal, Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Sculptures at Washington Memorial Arch, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Images
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The Arts of War, Washington, D.C. -
Lewis and Clark, Salem, Oregon -
Covered Wagon, Salem, Oregon
References
[edit]- ^ "Leo Friedlander, a Sculptor, Dies; Designer of Heroic Figures and Monuments Was 78". The New York Times. October 25, 1966. p. 45. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Goode, James M. (1974). The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C.: A Comprehensive Historical Guide. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Press. pp. 311 (work: Christ, 1960), 403-404 (work: The Arts of War, 1951), 562 (Biography and photo). ISBN 0-87474-138-6. Retrieved January 28, 2025 – via Internet Archive text collection.
- ^ "Leo Friedlander | ANA 1936; NA 1949". National Academy of Design. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "New President Picked By Sculpture Society". The New York Times. January 14, 1954. p. 17. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Two New York Sculptors Will Design Figures, Symbols of War and Peace, for Lincoln Bridge". Social News. The New York Times. February 6, 1930. p. 25. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Christ Campus Visit Banner". Wesley Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
Other reading
[edit]- Craven, Wayne (1968). Sculpture in America. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co. LCCN 68021611. Retrieved January 28, 2025 – via Internet Archive text collection.[failed verification][page needed]
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