John Paulding (sculptor)

John Paulding (April 5, 1883 – April 15, 1935) was an American sculptor best remembered for his World War I memorials. Paulding was born in Darke County, Ohio. He studied sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago and remained in Chicago until his death in 1935 at age 52.[4]

John Paulding
Born(1883-04-05)April 5, 1883
DiedApril 15, 1935(1935-04-15) (aged 52)[1]
NationalityAmerican
EducationThe Art Institute of Chicago
Known forSculptor
Over the Top, Bolton Landing, New York[2][3]

At least two of his World War I memorials became very popular and casts of them can be found in many places throughout the United States.

Controversy with E. M. Viquesney

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Paulding and sculptor E. M. Viquesney both produced very similar World War I monuments within a few months of each other, resulting in various copyright violation lawsuits.[3]

Works

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  • American Doughboy, 1920.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878–1994". FamilySearch. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. May 17, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "World War I Memorial, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Kopel, Les; Goldsmith, Earl. "The Doughboy "War": E.M. Viquesney vs. John Paulding". The E.M.Viquesney Doughboy Database. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  4. ^ Opitz, Glenn B, editor, Mantle Fielding's Dictionary of American Painters, Sculptors & Engravers, Apollo Book, Poughkeepsie NY, 1986 p 703
  5. ^ "This and That Newsletter". OklahomaHistory.net. Butch and Jill Bridges. Retrieved December 21, 2016. The WalterDrew2.jpg picture confirms the work was done by Paulding.
  6. ^ "Soldiers Monument, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  7. ^ "Over the Top, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  8. ^ "Over the Top to Victory, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  9. ^ Paulding, John. "Over the Top". Siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  10. ^ Paulding, John (December 7, 2017). "World War I Soldier". Siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  11. ^ "Uinta County War Memorial". Smithsonian Collections Search Center. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  12. ^ "World War I Markers and Memorials". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. The Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  13. ^ Paulding, John (December 7, 2017). "Doughboy". Siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  14. ^ Paulding, John (December 7, 2017). "Over the Top". Siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  15. ^ "Doughboy (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  16. ^ Paulding, John (December 7, 2017). "Over the Top to Victory". Siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  17. ^ "Veteran Memorial, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  18. ^ "The Charging Doughboy, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  19. ^ Paulding, John (December 7, 2017). "Over the Top to Victory". Siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  20. ^ ""Over the Top to Victory" Doughboy Statue - Wheaton, IL - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com". Waymarking.com. Retrieved December 7, 2017.