French, Daniel Chester

Daniel Chester (1850-), an American sculptor. He was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, and received his education in Boston and in Florence, Italy. He has had studios in Boston, in Concord, New Hampshire, and in New York City. His most celebrated works are The Minute Man of Concord, Dr. Gallaudet and His First Deaf Mute Pupil, John Hancock, Lewis Cass, Death and the Young Sculptor, and the Statue of the Republic.