John J. Boyle
| John J. Boyle | |
|---|---|
 John J. Boyle in 1914 | |
| Born |
1851 New York City |
| Died |
February 10, 1917 (aged 65–66) New York City |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Carroll |
John J. Boyle (1851, New York City - February 10, 1917, New York City) was an American sculptor.[1][2]
He studied at the Franklin Institute, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and École des Beaux-Arts. He married Elizabeth Carroll, in Philadelphia, in 1882.[3] In 1910, he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member.[4]
Boyle died at his home in New York City in 1917.[5]
Selected works
- The Alarm, (Indian Alarm) (1884), Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois.[6]
- Stone Age in America (1887), Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[7]
- Tammany, 42nd New York Infantry Memorial (1891), Gettysburg Battlefield, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
- Sir Francis Bacon (1894–96), Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.[8]
- Plato (1894–96), Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.[9]
- Benjamin Franklin (1896–99), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A replica was exhibited at the 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair in Saint Louis, Missouri.[10]
- Bust of Charles Lenning (1900), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- The Savage Age in the Eastern Hemisphere (1901), Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York.
- The Savage Age in the Western Hemisphere (1901), Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York.
- Bust of James V. Brown (1907), James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[11]
- John Christian Bullitt (1907), City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Rebecca at the Well (1908), Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[12]
- Commodore John Barry (1911–14), Franklin Square, Washington, D.C.[13]
Gallery
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Indian Alarm (1884), Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois.
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Stone Age in America (1887), Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Tammany, 42nd New York Infantry Memorial (1891), Gettysburg Battlefield, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Sir Francis Bacon (1894–96), Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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Plato (1894–96), Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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Benjamin Franklin (1896–99), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Pan-American Exposition (1901). Charles Grafly's Fountain of Man is center. Boyle's The Savage Age in the Eastern Hemisphere is left; The Savage Age in the Western Hemisphere is right.
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John Christian Bullitt (1907), City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Rebecca at the Well (1908), Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Commodore John Barry (1911–14), Franklin Square, Washington, D.C.
References
- ↑ http://www.askart.com/askart/artist.aspx?artist=27359
- ↑ http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/John_J._Boyle
- ↑ "John Boyle, Sculptor". The New York Times. February 11, 1917.
- ↑ http://www.nationalacademy.org/academy/national-academicians/
- ↑ Levy, Florence Nightingale (1917). American Art Directory, Volume 14. The American Federation of the Arts. p. 320.
- ↑ http://chicago-outdoor-sculptures.blogspot.com/2010/03/indian-alarm.html
- ↑ http://fpaa.org/child/map_43_boy_sto.html
- ↑ Sir Francis Bacon from Library of Congress.
- ↑ Plato from Library of Congress.
- ↑ http://atthefair.homestead.com/Misc/SculptureattheFair.html
- ↑ James V. Brown Library
- ↑ Rebecca at the Well
- ↑ "Commodore John Barry, (sculpture)". SIRIS
External links
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