John Weaver (artist)
John Barney Weaver (March 28, 1920 – April 10, 2012) was a sculptor from Anaconda, Montana. He was known for creating a statue of Charles Marion Russell at the National Statuary Hall Collection, and three busts of Chester W. Nimitz for the United States Navy.
John Barney Weaver | |
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John Weaver with a Piper Richardson statue model, circa 2003 | |
| Born | March 28, 1920 |
| Died | April 10, 2012 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | American/Canadian |
| Education | School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
| Known for | Sculptor |
| Notable work | Statue of Charles Marion Russell, in the National Statuary Hall Collection Wayne Gretzky statue in Edmonton "The Bullwacker" in Helena, Montana |
| Awards | Doctorate of Laws, Honoris Causa, University of Alberta, 1984. Alberta Achievement Award, 1977 Rotary Club Blue Ribbon, Clay Modeling, 1929–1931 |
| Patron(s) | State of Montana City of Edmonton Helena Civic Center Board |
| Website | http://johnweaversculptor.com |
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