James Metcalf

American artist (1925–2012)
Person human Q1316625
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Summary

James Metcalf was born on March 11, 1925[1], in New York City[2]. He died on January 27, 2012[3], in Santa Clara del Cobre[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5] and visual artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (267 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Pilar Pellicer[8], Ana Pellicer[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Educated at: Central School of Art and Design[11], Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[14]
  • Family name: Metcalf[15]
  • Given name: James[16]
  • Participant in: Documenta III[17]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[18]

Why It Matters

James Metcalf is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was James Metcalf born?

James Metcalf was born in New York City[2].

Where did James Metcalf die?

James Metcalf passed away in Santa Clara del Cobre[4].

Who was James Metcalf married to?

James Metcalf's spouses include Pilar Pellicer[8] and Ana Pellicer[9].

What did James Metcalf do for work?

James Metcalf worked as a sculptor[5] and visual artist[6].

Where did James Metcalf go to school?

James Metcalf was educated at Central School of Art and Design[11] and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . documenta.de. Retrieved . documenta.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → Central School of Art and Design, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
    Family name → Metcalf
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