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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