Leonard DeLonga

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Leonard DeLonga

Leonard DeLonga
Died Nov. 4, 1991
Occupation Professor
Nationality United States
Subjects Art

Leonard DeLonga ( - November 4, 1991) was an American sculptor, painter, and and professor at Mount Holyoke College. He was "best known as a metal sculptor, specializing in welded steel and bronze."[1]

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[edit] Background

Delonga was originally from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.[2] He grew up working in steel mills around Pittsburgh [1] and received his B.A. from the University of Miami in 1950. He then studied under Lamar Dodd at the University of Georgia, graduating in 1952. [2] DeLonga taught at Georgia where he, "became a noteworthy metal sculptor." [3] He also became known for his work in "ivory, steel and bronze sculptures, oil paintings and drawings."[1]

[edit] Career

DeLonga joined Mount Holyoke in 1964 and established the sculpture program at the college (where he taught until his death in 1991).[2]His studio was located in the basement of his home, which he shared with his wife Sandy DeLonga, close to the college. [1]

He died of a brain tumor on Nov. 4, 1991.[1] The Higgins Armory Museum held the "Leonard Anthony DeLonga: Modern Master of Medieval Metalwork" exhibit from October 1993 - July 1994. [1] His work is currently represented by The Kraushaar Galleries in New York City.[4]

[edit] Further reading

  • Magiera, Frank. "Leonard DeLonga's Work is Remembered at Higgins." Worcester Telegram & Gazette, October 31, 1993, p. 10.
  • Humanism in New England art.[5]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f LEONARD DELONGA'S WORK IS REMEMBERED AT HIGGINS. Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA), p. 10 (October 31, 1993). Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
  2. ^ a b c LEONARD DELONGA, 65 SCULPTOR, PAINTER, ART. Boston Globe, p.75 (December 5, 1991). Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
  3. ^ Ford, Wayne (April 28, 2006). Up for bid: When people die, treasured parts of history go on the auction block. Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
  4. ^ Leonard Delonga: Art in Context. Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
  5. ^ Humanism in New England art.. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved on 2008-05-04.

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