Cecil de Blaquiere Howard

1888–1956

Introduction

Cecil de Blaquiere Howard, sometimes Cecil Howard, (April 2, 1888 – September 5, 1956), born in Clifton, Welland County, Ontario, Canada (today Niagara Falls) was an American painter and sculptor.

The sculptor devoted his work to the presentation of the human body in various circumstances and styles, in sports or at rest, experimenting with figurative, polychrome sculptures, cubism, traditional African art, art deco, classicism or neoclassicism. Using different techniques, including modeling and direct carving, he worked with a range of materials, including clay, stone, marble, wood, plasticine, terracotta, plaster, wax, bronze and silver.

Wikidata identifier

Q2943690

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Roles

Sculptor

ULAN identifier

500094515

Names

Cecil de Blaquiere Howard, Cecil Howard de Blaquiere

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First acquired
1931

Date of birth
April 2, 1888

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