Lewis, Alonzo Victor, 1891-1950.

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Alonzo Victor Lewis was encouraged by Charles M. Russell to pursue studies in art. Lewis headed West after his graduation from the Art Institute of Chicago. He established a studio in Seattle in 1920 and specialized in sculpture as well as oil painting. Lewis' sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was dedicated in Spokane in 1930 after twelve years of fundraising efforts.

From the description of Essays. (Eastern Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 42688101

Alonzo Victor Lewis was encouraged by Charles M. Russell to pursue studies in art. Lewis headed West after his graduation from the Art Institute of Chicago. He established a studio in Seattle in 1920 and specialized in sculpture as well as oil painting. Lewis’ sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was dedicated in Spokane in 1930, after twelve years of fundraising efforts.

From the guide to the Alonzo Victor Lewis Essays, Undated, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)

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creatorOf Lewis, Alonzo Victor, 1891-1950. Essays. Eastern Washington State Historical Society
referencedIn University of Washington Miller Hall Façade Sculptures Photograph Collection, ca. 1952 University of Washington Libraries Special Collections
creatorOf Alonzo Victor Lewis Essays, Undated Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives
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associatedWith Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 person
associatedWith Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 person
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Washington (State)--Spokane
Spokane (Wash.)
Spokane (Wash.)
Washington (State)
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Monuments
Monuments
Public art
Public art
Sculpture
Sculpture
Spokane
Washington (State)
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Birth 1891

Death 1950

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