Samuel Perry Dinsmoor (1843 - 1932)
Samuel Perry Dinsmoor
Samuel Perry Dinsmoor was an American artist and sculptor. Dinsmoor's most famous work, Garden of Eden, is an intricate installation of over 200 concrete sculptures including Adam and Eve, a serpent and various animals. The sculptures are arranged as a series of scenes depicting the creation story told in the Bible.
Samuel Perry Dinsmoor began his career as a teacher but later turned to art. During his career he created many sculptures and monuments, including a statue of Abraham Lincoln which stands in front of the courthouse in Lucas.
Dinsmoor's work has been featured in many exhibitions and is considered an important example of outsider art. His sculptures are known for their detailed and intricate construction and use of unconventional materials.
| Date and place of birt: | 8 march 1843, Lucas, USA |
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| Date and place of death: | 21 july 1932, Lucas, USA |
| Nationality: | USA |
| Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
| Genre: | Portrait sculpture, Religious genre |
| Art style: | Art Nouveau, Modern art, Realism |
