William Rush

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William Rush (1756 - 1833) was a U.S. neoclassical sculptor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is considered the first major American sculptor.

He was trained in the carving of ships' heads in wood. This translated into sculptures that were deeply undercut and visible from far away through the dramatic use of contrast and strong shadows.

Rush helped found the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

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