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Charles Rumsey
Centaur Bronze Sculpture

1927

About the Item

Charles Cary Rumsey attended Harvard University, studied art in Paris at the Academie Julian and at Boston School of Fine Art under Bela Pratt. His public works are found worldwide, such as the frieze at the Manhattan Bridge, Zion Park, the SMithtown Bull, Smithtown NY, . Lima Peru, Rice Memorial Stadium , "Pizzarro" in Trujillo Spain, and many others. He was a top ranked international polo player and regarded as a top equestrian artist. His works are found in the collections of Nationale Beaux- Arts in Pars, Museum of Modern Art NY, Museum,. Wyomming.The Brooklyn Museum, ALbright Knox Museum, Burchfeild Center, Buffalo NY and the Cody Art This sculpture was exhibited at the Beaux Arts Museum in Paris France, 1927 ( another cast)
  • Creator:
    Charles Rumsey (1879 - 1922, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1927
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Brookville, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1635213239962

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