John Weaver (artist)
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John Barney Weaver (March 28, 1920 – April 10, 2012)[1][2] was a sculptor from Anaconda, Montana. He was known for creating a statue of Charles Marion Russell at the National Statuary Hall Collection, and three busts of Chester W. Nimitz for the United States Navy.
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John Barney Weaver | |
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Born | (1920-03-28)March 28, 1920 |
Died | April 10, 2012(2012-04-10) (aged 92) |
Nationality | American/Canadian |
Education | School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
Known for | Sculptor |
Notable work | Statue of Charles Marion Russell, in the National Statuary Hall Collection Wayne Gretzky statue in Edmonton "The Bullwacker" in Helena, Montana |
Awards | Doctorate of Laws, Honoris Causa, University of Alberta, 1984. Alberta Achievement Award, 1977 Rotary Club Blue Ribbon, Clay Modeling, 1929–1931 |
Patron(s) | State of Montana City of Edmonton Helena Civic Center Board |
Website | http://johnweaversculptor.com |
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