Leonard Craske

Leonard Craske (19 September 1880 – 29 August 1950) was a sculptor.[1]

Leonard Craske
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial
Born19 September 1880
London, England
Died29 August 1950(1950-08-29) (aged 69)
Occupationsculptor

Craske was born and raised in London. After emigrating to the United States and settling in Boston, he became an accomplished sculptor, creating the well-known Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the work for which he is best remembered.[2] His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[3]

References
  1. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (January 2013). "Leonard Craske Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  2. Duke, Martin (August 2009). "Leonard Craske (1878–1950): from medical student to sculptor". J Med Biogr. England. 17 (3): 177–8. doi:10.1258/jmb.2009.009027. ISSN 0967-7720. PMID 19723975.
  3. "Leonard Craske". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
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