James Wilson Alexander MacDonald | |
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Born | August 25, 1824
Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | August 14, 1908
Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Sculptor |
James Wilson Alexander MacDonald (August 25, 1824 - August 14, 1908) was an American sculptor.
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]