Rudy, Charles, 1904-

Charles Rudy (1904-1986) was an American sculptor. A native of Pennsylvania, he is best known for his many works on public buildings and monuments, such as the 14-foot limestone Noah at the Bronx post office. He was featured in an article in LIFE magazine, and received a Guggenheim Fellowship. In addition to producing his own work, he taught at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and at the Cooper Union Art School.

From the guide to the Charles Rudy Papers, 1947-1964, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)