James Wilson Alexander MacDonald

James Wilson Alexander MacDonald (August 25, 1824 - August 14, 1908) was an American sculptor.

James Wilson Alexander MacDonald
BornAugust 25, 1824
Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 1908
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
OccupationSculptor
Bust of Washington Irving by MacDonald.

Life

MacDonald was born on August 25, 1824 in Steubenville, Ohio.[1][2] He began his career in publishing as a clerk in St. Louis, Missouri in 1841, but quit shortly after to dedicate himself to sculpture.[2]

MacDonald designed many busts, some of which were installed in courthouses and public parks.[2][3] Among his subjects were Senator Thomas Hart Benton, Congressman Charles O'Connor, and Ambassador Washington Irving.[2][4] MacDonald became known as "America's oldest sculptor."[4]

MacDonald died of paralysis on August 14, 1908 in Yonkers, New York, at age 84.[1][2][3][5]

References
  1. "James Wilson Alexander MacDonald". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. "Obituary". The Sun. August 16, 1908. p. 5. Retrieved February 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Sculptor MacDonald Dead". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 20, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved February 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "James W. A. MacDonald". The Gazette. Montreal, Canada. August 19, 1908. p. 5. Retrieved February 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Oldest Sculptor Dies". Great Falls Tribune. Great Falls, Montana. p. 4. Retrieved February 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


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