Potter, Edward Clark, 1857-1923
Variant namesEdward A. Potter was born in Ohio about 1832. His parents were Edward Sr. and Lucy C. Potter. The family moved to Trumbull County, Ohio sometime in the 1830s. According to the Census, Edward Jr. was working as a farm laborer in Seward, Illinois in 1860. Following the outbreak of the Civil War, Potter enlisted in Co. "K" of the 1st Illinois Cavalry. This company was detached from the rest of the regiment and served in Missouri and Arkansas during the war. It mustered out of service on December 27, 1862.
From the description of Edward A. Potter, Jr. Civil War collection, 1862. (Central Arkansas Library System). WorldCat record id: 212579636
Edward Clark Potter (1857-1923) was an American sculptor known for his equestrian monuments. He collaborated with Daniel Chester French on sculptural groups for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Potter's sculptures of animals included the lions in front of the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library in New York City. He was elected to the National Academy of Arts and Letters in 1906.
From the guide to the Edward Clark Potter papers, 1866, 1890-1923, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Edward Clark Potter (1857-1923) was an American sculptor known for his equestrian monuments.
He collaborated with Daniel Chester French on sculptural groups for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Potter's sculptures of animals included the lions in front of the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library in New York City. He was elected to the National Academy of Arts and Letters in 1906.
From the description of Edward Clark Potter papers, 1866, 1890-1923. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122456024
Sculptor, equestrian sculptor; New York, N.Y.; b. 11/26/1857, New London, Conn.; d. 1923 summer, New London, Conn.
Daniel Chester Frenche collaborated with him in modeling the Columbus Quadriga and various groups for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893; father of sculptor Nathan D. Potter.
From the description of Edward Clark Potter papers, 1903-1933. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122552645
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| associatedWith | Britton, James, 1878-1936. | person |
| associatedWith | Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866. | person |
| associatedWith | French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931. | person |
| associatedWith | Potter, Edward A., Jr. | person |
| associatedWith | Potter, Nathan D., 1893-1934. | person |
| associatedWith | Preuffer, Charles, | person |
| associatedWith | Stock, Frederick, 1872-1942. | person |
| associatedWith | Thomas, Theodore, 1835-1905. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Army | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Illinois Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1862) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 29th (1862-1865) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910. | person |
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| Sculpture, American |
| Animal sculpture |
| Champion Hill, Battle of, Miss., 1863 |
| Equestrian statues |
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Birth 1857-11-26
Death 1923-06-21
