Alexander Stirling Calder
1870–1945
Introduction
Alexander Stirling Calder (January 11, 1870 – January 7, 1945) was an American sculptor and teacher. He was the son of sculptor Alexander Milne Calder and the father of sculptor Alexander (Sandy) Calder. His best-known works are George Washington as President on the Washington Square Arch in New York City, the Swann Memorial Fountain in Philadelphia, and the Leif Eriksson Memorial in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Wikidata identifier
Q1306532
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Introduction
American sculptor, son of sculptor Alexander Milne Calder.
Roles
Artist, lecturer, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500023328
Names
Alexander Stirling Calder, Stirling Calder
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