William Rush
- January 4, 2024
- Sculptor
Quick Facts
| Full Name | William Rush |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 4, 1756(1756-07-04) |
| Age | 268 |
| Date Of Death | January 17, 1833, Philadelphia, PA |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
William Rush Biography
| Name | William Rush |
| Birthday | Jul 4 |
| Birth Year | 1756 |
| Place Of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
William Rush is one of the most popular and richest Sculptor who was born on July 4, 1756 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Remembered as one of the premiere sculptors of early America, he created an 1812 neoclassical sculpture titled Fourth of July in Center Square, as well as the famous Comedy and Tragedy sculpture that once stood outside the Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia and was later displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
He was one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt studied at the institution during the 19th century.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Rebecca Lincoln and carpenter Joseph Rush.
William Rush Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Sculptor |
| House | Living in own house. |
William Rush is one of the richest Sculptor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Rush 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In his teens, Rush studied with a wood artist named Edward Cutbush and began carving wooden figureheads for ships. Later, he fought in the American Revolution and went on to establish a woodcarving company that serviced the United States Navy.
A politician as well as an artist, he served for twenty years on the Philadelphia City Council.
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Facts & Trivia
William Ranked on the list of most popular Sculptor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. William Rush celebrates birthday on July 4 of every year.
Who was William Rush?
William Rush, (born July 4, 1756, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [U.S.]—died January 17, 1833, Philadelphia), sculptor and wood-carver who is considered the first significant American sculptor. Rush trained with his father, a ship carpenter, to make ornamental ship carvings and figureheads.
What was William Rush famous for carving?
The Embargo Act of 1807 ended the demand for Rush’s ship figureheads. He then turned to creating sculptures on commission for various buildings, including carving one of his most famous works, Allegory of the Schuylkill , for the Philadelphia waterworks.
How old is William Rush?
27 years (July 6, 1994)
Why was Thomas Eakins's painting William Rush controversial?
It immediately sparked controversy with one New York reviewer writing, “What ruins the picture is much less the want of beauty in the model … than the presence in the foreground of the clothes of that young woman, cast carelessly over a chair.
What team is rush on CSGO?
William “RUSH” Wierzba (born May 5, 1994) is an American professional Counter- Strike: Global Offensive player for Evil Geniuses.