Anthony Caro

Anthony Caro (1924–2013) was a British sculptor and artist.

Also recorded as Sir Anthony Alfred Caro; Anthony Alfred Caro; Sir Anthony Caro; Tony Caro.

Anthony Caro in brief

Born
1924
Died
2013
Known for
sculptor and artist
Place of birth
Surrey
Contents

Overview

Born at Surrey in 1924, died at London in 2013.

In detail

Anthony Caro studied at Christ's College, University of Westminster and Royal Academy of Arts. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art. The authority associates the name with abstract art and contemporary art. Henry Moore is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Saint Martin's School of Art. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are After Olympia.

Work by Anthony Caro is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Finnish National Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Order of Merit, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Anthony Caro”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q529591: Anthony Caro

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