Robert White (sculptor)
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Robert Winthrop White was a highly-respected American
sculptor
and educator
who lived for much of his life in St. James
, Long Island
, New York
. He was a grandson of the architect Stanford White
.
Born in New York in 1921, Robert White attended the Portsmouth Priory School (now Portsmouth Abbey School
) in Rhode Island
, and the Rhode Island School of Design
. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and subsequently taught art at the Parsons School of Design from 1949-1952. He was a fellow of the American Academy in Rome
from 1952 to 1955.
From 1967 to 1987, White was an associate professor of art at the State University of New York at Stony Brook
. Over his artistic career, he created a substantial body of sculptural work, notably a series of evocative neo-classical figures in cast bronze and terra cotta which were shown at the James Graham & Sons Gallery and the Davis Galleries (later Davis and Langdale), both in Manhattan. Public sculptures include his 1983 statue of General John J. Pershing, General of the Armies
, in Pershing Park
, Washington D.C.
He was also an illustrator for clients including Harper's Magazine, and before his death published two illustrated books of poetry, "Casques" and "Dust on the Palace: The Story of a Friendship", (Waterline Books, Hardwick, MA).
He died September 21, 2002, in Smithtown, Long Island, N.Y., survived by his wife, two sons, one of his two daughters, and seven grandchildren.
United States
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sculptor
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
and educator
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
who lived for much of his life in St. James
St. James, New York
St. James is a census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 13,268 at the 2000 census. St. James is part of the Town of Smithtown, New York, located on the North Shore of Long Island. The zip code is 11780....
, Long Island
Long Island
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, New York
New York
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. He was a grandson of the architect Stanford White
Stanford White
Stanford White was an American architect and partner in the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White, the frontrunner among Beaux-Arts firms. He designed a long series of houses for the rich and the very rich, and various public, institutional, and religious buildings, some of which can be found...
.
Born in New York in 1921, Robert White attended the Portsmouth Priory School (now Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9 through 12, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Founded by the Benedictine monks of Portsmouth Abbey in 1926 as Portsmouth Priory School, the school offered a classical education to boys...
) in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
, and the Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877. Located at the base of College Hill, the RISD campus is contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and...
. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and subsequently taught art at the Parsons School of Design from 1949-1952. He was a fellow of the American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome
The American Academy in Rome is a research and arts institution located on the Gianicolo in Rome.- History :In 1893, a group of American architects, painters and sculptors met regularly while planning the fine arts section of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
from 1952 to 1955.
From 1967 to 1987, White was an associate professor of art at the State University of New York at Stony Brook
State University of New York at Stony Brook
The State University of New York at Stony Brook, also known as Stony Brook University, is a public research university located in Stony Brook, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island, about east of Manhattan....
. Over his artistic career, he created a substantial body of sculptural work, notably a series of evocative neo-classical figures in cast bronze and terra cotta which were shown at the James Graham & Sons Gallery and the Davis Galleries (later Davis and Langdale), both in Manhattan. Public sculptures include his 1983 statue of General John J. Pershing, General of the Armies
General of the Armies
General of the Armies of the United States, or more commonly referred to as General of the Armies, is the highest possible officer rank of the United States Army.Only two soldiers have been granted the rank of General of the Armies; John J...
, in Pershing Park
Pershing Park
Pershing Park is a memorial park dedicated to General John J. Pershing located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States....
, Washington D.C.
He was also an illustrator for clients including Harper's Magazine, and before his death published two illustrated books of poetry, "Casques" and "Dust on the Palace: The Story of a Friendship", (Waterline Books, Hardwick, MA).
He died September 21, 2002, in Smithtown, Long Island, N.Y., survived by his wife, two sons, one of his two daughters, and seven grandchildren.