VALÉORINE London

Melvin Edwards

Melvin Edwards (1937–2026) was an American sculptor, painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Melvin E. Edwards; Melvin Eugene Edwards, Jr.; Mel Edwards.

Melvin Edwards in brief

Born
1937
Died
2026
Known for
sculptor, painter and draftsperson
Place of birth
Houston
Contents

Overview

Born at Houston in 1937, died at Baltimore in 2026.

In detail

Melvin Edwards studied at University of Southern California, Los Angeles City College and Chouinard Art Institute. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is drawing and art of sculpture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Employment is recorded with Rutgers University. Membership is recorded of Smokehouse Associates.

Works named in the authority record are Breaking of the Chains.

Work by Melvin Edwards is recorded in the collections of Tate, Museum of Modern Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Melvin Edwards”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    Consult the source
  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3305305: Melvin Edwards

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Consult the source

Elsewhere in Sculpture

2,246 published records in this field, each with its sources named.

Best supported in this field

Read the complete sculpture index

For owners

Own a work by Melvin Edwards?

A specialist will read what you send and tell you what the house can establish, what it cannot, and whether the object is suited to sale. There is no charge and no obligation. The object stays with you throughout; nothing is shipped to us unless it is arranged in writing beforehand.

Request a valuationHow selling works