David Smith

About David Smith

Birth Day: March 9, 1906
Birth Place: Indiana

David Smith

David Smith was born on March 9, 1906 in Indiana. Abstract Expressionist artist best known for his "Cubis" series of stainless-steel, geometric sculptures. He was also known for "Hudson River Landscape" from 1950 and "The Letter" from 1950, both designed to break down the barriers between sculpting and painting.
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As per our current Database, David Smith has been died on May 23, 1965 (age 59).

🎂 David Smith - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When David Smith die, David Smith was 59 years old.

Popular As David Smith
Occupation Sculptor
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born March 9, 1906 (Indiana)
Birthday March 9
Town/City Indiana
Nationality Indiana

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David Smith’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

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About

Abstract Expressionist Artist best known for his "Cubis" series of stainless-steel, geometric sculptures. He was also known for "Hudson River Landscape" from 1950 and "The Letter" from 1950, both designed to break down the barriers between sculpting and painting.

Before Fame

He briefly attended Ohio University and the University of Notre Dame. He dropped out of Notre Dame two weeks after the semester started because there weren't any art courses. He worked for a summer in an automobile factory on the assembly line.

Trivia

He was a welder for the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, New York, during World War II. He accepted a teaching position with Sarah Lawrence College.

Family Life

He was married to the famed Dorothy Dehner from 1927 until 1952. He took her advice and joined the Art Students League of New York, where he was taught by John Sloan and Jan Matulka.

Associated With

He was selected by President Lyndon B. Johnson to be a part of the National Council of the Arts in 1965.

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