Alexander Stirling Calder

Alexander Stirling Calder (1870–1945) was an American sculptor.

Also recorded as Stirling Calder; Stirling Calder Alexander; A. Stirling Calder.

Alexander Stirling Calder in brief

Born
1870
Died
1945
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Philadelphia
Contents

Overview

Born at Philadelphia in 1870, died at New York City in 1945.

In detail

Alexander Stirling Calder studied at Académie Julian and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Philadelphia, Los Angeles and New York City. Employment is recorded with Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are Samuel Gross and Swann Memorial Fountain.

Work by Alexander Stirling Calder is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alexander Stirling Calder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1306532: Alexander Stirling Calder

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