Alice Cooper (sculptor) facts for kids
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Alice Cooper
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| Born | April 8, 1875 |
| Died | March 4, 1937 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Art Institute of Chicago; Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Alice Cooper (born April 8, 1875, died March 4, 1937) was a talented American artist. She was famous for creating sculptures, which are artworks made by shaping materials like bronze. Her most well-known work is a statue of Sacajawea.
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About Alice Cooper
Early Life and Learning
Alice Cooper was born in a town called Glenwood, in Iowa. She grew up in Denver, Colorado.
She loved art from a young age. She studied with Preston Powers, who was the son of another famous sculptor, Hiram Powers. Alice also attended two well-known art schools. These were the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League of New York. She finished her studies around 1901.
Her Artistic Career
Alice Cooper is most famous for her bronze statue of Sacajawea. Sacajawea was a Native American woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Alice's statue is called Sacajawea and Jean-Baptiste.
The Sacajawea Statue
This statue was first made for a big event in 1905. It was the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon. Important people like Susan B. Anthony were there when it was shown for the first time. Today, you can see this beautiful statue in Washington Park.
Other Notable Works
Alice Cooper created other important sculptures too.
- She made a bronze statue of Almeron Eager in Evansville, Wisconsin, in 1907.
- She also created art for the United States Customs House in San Francisco, California. This work was done around 1911.
Her art was shown in many places. These included her old school, the Art Institute of Chicago. Her works were also displayed at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the National Academy of Design. Some of her sculptures were even sold by the famous store Tiffany & Co..
Her Family Life
Alice Cooper lived in different places during her life. She lived in Denver, Colorado, and also in Illinois and Iowa. In 1905, she married Nathan M. Hubbard. After they married, they moved to Des Moines, Iowa. They had three daughters together.
Alice Cooper passed away on March 4, 1937. She was 62 years old when she died in Chicago, Illinois.
