William Rush
Sculptor

William Rush Net Worth

His salary is unknown. William Rush was a renowned Sculptor born in Philadelphia in 1756. He is remembered for his neoclassical sculptures such as Fourth of July in Center Square and Comedy and Tragedy, which was displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. His net worth is estimated to be $45 Million, though his salary is unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 4, 1756
Birth Place Philadelphia, PA
Age 263 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $45 Million (2024)

About

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.

Before Fame

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.

Trivia

A politician as well as an artist, he served for twenty years on the Philadelphia City Council.

Family Life

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Rebecca Lincoln and carpenter Joseph Rush.

Associated With

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.

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