William Henry Rinehart

Sculptor

Birthday September 13, 1825

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Maryland

DEATH DATE Oct 28, 1874 (49)

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About

American sculptor who is considered one of the last important American sculptors to work in the classical style.

Before Fame

He apprenticed at The Peabody Institute in Baltimore, and studied sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Trivia

He left his estate in trust for the teaching of sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Family Life

He was the son of Israel Rinehart and Mary Rinehart.

Associated With

He and William Wetmore Story have both had works on display in the Smithsonian.