Chapin, Cornelia, 1893-1972

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Dates:
Birth 1893
Death 1972

Biographical notes:

Sculptor. Chapin's work, notably stone models of birds and animals, was exhibited around the U.S. and in Paris beginning in 1930. She learned the art of direct carving from Mateo Hernandez in Paris in 1934, was the only foreign and female sculptor elected to the Societaire Salon d'Automne, Paris (1936), and was accepted as a member of the National Academy of Design in 1945. She won many awards and prizes for her sculpture in the 1930s and 1940s.

From the description of Papers, 1877-1959 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006954

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Subjects:

  • Animal sculpture
  • Sculpture

Occupations:

  • Artists
  • Sculptors

Places:

  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Europe (as recorded)

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