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Richard Morris Hunt

Richard Morris Hunt (1827–1895) was an American architect and sculptor.

Also recorded as R.M. Hunt; R. M. Hunt.

Overview

Born at Brattleboro in 1827, died at Newport in 1895.

In detail

Richard Morris Hunt studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Hector-Martin Lefuel is recorded. George B. Post, Henry Van Brunt and Frank Furness are recorded as having studied under Richard Morris Hunt. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Columbia University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Biltmore Estate.

Work by Richard Morris Hunt is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Royal Gold Medal and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Richard Morris Hunt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q940298: Richard Morris Hunt

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