Charles Cary Rumsey

Place: Buffalo

Born: 1879

Death: 1922

Biography:

Charles Cary Rumsey was an American sculptor and eight-goal polo player, born on August 29, 1879, in Buffalo, New York. He is renowned for his equestrian sculptures that capture the essence of horses and their riders. Charles Cary Rumsey studied art at the Boston Art School and later at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

Early Life and Career

Rumsey's passion for horses was evident from a young age, and he learned to play polo from his uncle and friend, Devereux Milburn. He graduated from Harvard University and began his artistic career by exhibiting a sculpture of an Indian at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901. Charles Cary Rumsey worked mainly in bronze, creating statues of Thoroughbred horses, including Hamburg and Burgomaster for Harry Payne Whitney.

Notable Works and Collaborations

Some of his notable works include Good and Plenty for Thomas Hitchcock and World Champion trotter Nancy Hanks for John E. Madden. Rumsey also collaborated with architects Carrère and Hastings on the massive house, Arden, built for railroad magnate E.H. Harriman. He created a fireplace surround and other sculptural decorations for the music room, as well as the Three Graces Fountain. For more information on his works, visit https://Wikioo.org/@@/D3WDPX-Charles-Cary-Rumsey-The-Wave.

Service in World War I and Later Life

During World War I, Charles Cary Rumsey served as a captain with Headquarters Troop, 77th Infantry Division and Fortieth Engineers, United States Army Corps of Engineers. His brother, Laurence Dana Rumsey, Jr., was a pilot in the Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps.

Awards and Recognition

Rumsey's work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics. For more information on his awards and recognition, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Cary_Rumsey.

• Some of his notable works include: Hamburg Burgomaster Good and Plenty World Champion trotter Nancy Hanks
• Museums featuring his work include: The Vestey Gallery of British Sporting Art Reading Public Museum Forest Lawn Cemetery

Rumsey's sculptures can be found in various museums, including The Vestey Gallery of British Sporting Art, Reading Public Museum, and Forest Lawn Cemetery. His work continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its beauty and elegance. For more information on his life and works, visit https://Wikioo.org/@/Charles-Cary-Rumsey.