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American abstract sculptor (1914–2009) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bernard J. Rosenthal (August 9, 1914 – July 28, 2009),[1] also known as Tony Rosenthal, was an American abstract sculptor widely known for his monumental public art sculptures, created over seven decades.[2]
Tony Rosenthal | |
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Born | Bernard Rosenthal August 9, 1914 |
Died | July 28, 2009 94) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Education | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Known for | American abstract sculptor. |
Movement | Public art sculptor |
Rosenthal was born August 9, 1914, in Highland Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.[3][4] He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Michigan in 1936 and later studied at The Cranbrook Academy of Art under Carl Milles.[5][1]
Rosenthal received his first public art commission when he created A Nubian Slave for the Elgin Watch Company building at the 1939 World's Fair.[6]
Although Rosenthal's public art included five works in Manhattan, and numerous similar works in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Florida, Michigan, Connecticut, the artist remained elusive. In The New York Times, art dealer Joseph K. Levene said of Rosenthal: "He reminds me of a character actor. You know the face but not the name. With him, you know the art". By the time of his death at 94, he had not had a retrospective of his work.[6]
Rosenthal's works are owned by museums around the world, including: Chrysler Museum: Big Six, 1977; Connecticut College: Memorial Cube, 1972; Israel Museum: Oracle, 1960; Long House Reserve: Mandala, 1994–95, Rites of Spring", 1997; Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Things Invisible to See, 1960, Harp Player, 1950; Guild Hall of East Hampton: "Cube 72", 1972; Milwaukee Art Museum: Big Six, 1977, Maquette for Hammarskjold, 1977; National Gallery of Art: Magpole,1965; San Diego Museum of Art: Odyssey, 1974; Risd Museum: Cumuli III, 1965.[7]
Tony Rosenthal was best known for his large outdoor geometric abstract sculptures. Rosenthal's public work includes:
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