Adolph Alexander Weinman

Place: Durmersheim

Born: 1870

Death: 1952

Biography:

Adolph Alexander Weinman was a German-born American sculptor and architectural sculptor. He was born on December 11, 1870, in Durmersheim, Germany. Weinman immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age and grew up in America. He developed a talent for art and began studying under Frederick Kaldenberg, a carver of wood and ivory, at the age of 15. Weinman continued to hone his skills and became more experienced in the arts. He was first exposed to sculpture through his work with Kaldenberg and later studied drawing at the New York City Cooper Union and the Art Students League. Weinman's early works included carving objects such as smoking pipes and mirror frames out of wood or ivory. He eventually became a renowned sculptor, designing notable pieces like the Statue of Alexander Macomb in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout his career, Weinman received numerous commissions for sculptures, medals, and other artworks. He was also known to have designed coins, including the Winged Head Liberty Dime and the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Adolph Alexander Weinman passed away on August 8, 1952.