Adolph Alexander Weinman

Adolph Alexander Weinman ( born December 11, 1870 in Karlsruhe, † August 8, 1952 in Port Chester, New York ) was an American sculptor of German origin.

Life

At the age of 10, he emigrated with his family to the United States. He went to school in New York, where he studied for five years at Cooper Union College in Augustus Saint -Gaudens and Philip Martiny sculpture. Later he worked as an assistant to Charles Henry Niehaus, Olin Warner and Daniel Chester French.

Although Weinman objected to this representation, so his name is closely linked to the U.S. numismatics. For the 1916-1947 half- embossed dollar he designed the motif of the " Walking Liberty ", which was later used for the Silver Eagle coin. In addition to the half dollar Weinman designed the motif for the 10 -US - cent piece ( dime ), and various medals for the military.

In addition to numismatic work Weinman also created various sculptures. Comprises works by him at the capitols of the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Missouri and Louisiana. In particular, the architectural firm McKim, Mead, and White gave orders to Weinman, therefore, whose works decorate many buildings in New York City or decorated. He created for the " Elks National Shrine " in Chicago a frieze, further, he was also involved in the design of the Jefferson Memorial and the building of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC involved.