Felix de Weldon

Felix de Weldon was a sculptor based in the United States.

De Weldon's Life

Born on April 12 1907 in Vienna, Austria, during the 1920s de Weldon joined artist's communes in France, Italy and Spain. De Weldon eventually moved to London, where he gained a number of commissions, among them a portrait sculpture of George V.

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April 12 - 1907 - Vienna - Austria - 1920s - Artist - France - Italy - Spain - London - George V

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A consequential trip to Canada to sculpt prime minister Mackenzie King delivered de Weldon to North America, and he decided to settle in the United States. De Weldon became an American citizen, and served in the navy during the World War II.

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Prime minister - Mackenzie King - North America - Navy - World War II

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It was after the war that de Weldon created his most famous piece, the USMC War Memorial of marines raising the Flag of the United States on Iwo Jima.

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USMC War Memorial - Marines - Flag of the United States - Iwo Jima

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