Davidson, Jo

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Davidson, Jo, 1883-1952

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Davidson, Jo (American sculptor, 1883-1952)

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Davidson, Joseph 1883-1952

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Davidson, Joseph.

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1883-03-30

1883-03-30

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American sculptor.

From the description of Letter : Paris, to William O. Inglis, New York, 1926 April 1. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 316061200

Jo Davidson was an American sculptor who made images of some of the most notable figures of his day. Born in New York City, he studied at the Art Students League and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He became well-known for his portrait busts, which combine artistic sensibility with psychological insight. Among his subjects are Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Mahatma Gandhi, Charles de Gaulle, and Albert Einstein. His autobiography was published in 1951.

From the description of Jo Davidson letter to My dear Bianco, 1921 March 21. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 123906094

Sculptor; b. Joseph Davidson.

From the description of Papers of Jo Davidson, 1906-1952. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71131132

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1883, Mar. 30 Born, New York, N.Y. Early 1900s Entered Yale Medical School, New Haven, Conn. 1904 Left Yale Medical School, New Haven, Conn., to pursue a sculpting career 1907 Enrolled in the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, Paris, France, to study sculpture 1909 Married Yvonne de Kerstrat (died 1934) 1911 Secured his first solo gallery show 1927 Invited to compete in the Pioneer Woman statue competition 1934 Awarded the Isaac W. Maynard Prize of the National Academy of Design 1941 Married Florence Gertrude Lucius 1946 1948 Cochairman, Progressive Citizens of America, that supported Henry A. Wallace for president in 1948 on the Progressive Party ticket; chairman, National Wallace for President Committee 1947 Retrospective show sponsored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters 1949 Exhibited in the Third Sculpture International, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pa. 1951 Published Between Sittings. New York: Dial Press 1952, Jan. 2 Died, Saché, France From the guide to the Jo Davidson Papers, 1906-1952, (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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