Walter Erlebacher

Walter Erlebacher
Born(1933-11-22)November 22, 1933
Frankfurt, Germany
DiedAugust 20, 1991(1991-08-20) (aged 57)
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
NationalityGerman, American
EducationPratt Institute
Known forSculptor
Notable workJesus Breaking Bread
SpouseMartha Mayer Erlebacher

Walter Erlebacher ((1933-11-22)November 22, 1933 – (1991-08-20)August 20, 1991) was a sculptor, professor of sculpture and human anatomy at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and a consultant and lecturer at the New York Academy of Art.[1]

Works

Jesus Breaking Bread

His public works of art include the bronze sculpture Jesus Breaking Bread, commissioned in 1976 for the Eucharistic Congress and located on the grounds of Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peters and Paul in Philadelphia,[2] and two life size figures for the Dream Garden in the lobby of the ARA Tower.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Walter S. Erlebacher, 57, Sculptor And Professor At Phila. Art School". philly-archives. Archived from the original on April 19, 2015. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  2. ^ "Jesus Breaking Bread - Association for Public Art". Association for Public Art. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  3. ^ "Public Art: The Inside Story Philadelphia Is The Richest City In The Nation When It Comes To Art Dedicated To Its Citizens. To See Some Of The Finest Works For Free, All You Have To Do Is Push Open A Few Doors". philly-archives. Archived from the original on September 22, 2015. Retrieved 2016-05-01.