Alexander Milne Calder
Alexander Milne Calder (August 23, 1846 – June 4, 1923) (MILL-nee) was a Scottish American sculptor best known for the architectural sculpture of Philadelphia City Hall. Both his son, Alexander Stirling Calder, and grandson, Alexander Calder, became significant sculptors in the 20th century.
Alexander Milne Calder | |
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A Tacony Iron Works employee with the head of Calder's statue of William Penn in 1894; the statue now stands atop Philadelphia City Hall | |
| Born | August 23, 1846 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | June 4, 1923 (aged 76) Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, U.S.) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Sculpture |
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