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Our American Stoic
Our American Stoic
Our American Stoic

Our American Stoic

Artist (American, 1870 - 1945)
Foundry (American, founded 1831)
Date1912
Mediumcast bronze
Dimensions28 x 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches (71.1 x 15.9 x 24.1 cm)
Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 1984
Object number21.24.1
ClassificationsSculptures
Label TextCalder’s figure presents elemental strength. The artist used a columnar shape and little decoration. The figure’s braids, beaded blanket strip, and moccasins show that he is Indian. Otherwise, the sculpture suggests an ancient philosopher. The word Stoic in the title evokes reason and control of emotion. Calder presents his subject with dignity. Yet, the work also conveys a stereotypical view of the Indian as lacking emotion. Calder made this work after moving to California for health reasons. He met two Sioux men at an exhibition park, and they inspired several sculptures by the artist.
ProvenanceW.J. Wicks, Sagamore, Michigan; purchased c. 1972 by Erich Rosengarten, Malvina's Antiques, Newton Center, Massachusetts; purchased November 1, 1984 through (Sotheby's, New York, New York) by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation [1]; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art | 1. Sotheby's, New York, New York, American 19th & 20th Century Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, October 26, 1984, Lot 130
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