The Large Gathering of the Clan
Maker and role
Artist: Charles Williams, American, 1918-1966
Year
1964
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Cast iron and steel
Measurements
height, 31in (78.7cm)
Credit line
Mary and Sylvan Lang Collection
Accession number
1975.75
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Location
Further information
Texas-born Charles Williams was trained as a civil engineer and discovered his passion for art after serving as a draftsman for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Williams continued his education at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture. The artist worked primarily in bronze, copper, stone, and wood, frequently incorporating found objects. Williams hosted lively artist gatherings at his studio and was involved with the Fort Worth Circle, a progressive group of artists who embraced modernism and nontraditional themes.
Documentation
The Sylvan and Mary Lang Collection: An Exhibition on the Occasion of the Opening of the Sylvan and Mary Lang Galleries, March, 1973; 1973; no. 59
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