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Charles Allan Grafly, Jr. (December 3, 1862 – May 5, 1929) was an American sculptor and teacher. Instructor of sculpture at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for 37 years, his students included Paul Manship, Albin Polasek, and Walker Hancock. This presentation on Grafly's life weaves together intensive, historically-motivating research and unfiltered personal anecdotes. We learn about Charles Grafly's origins, his approach to teaching and criticism, and Grafly's massive artistic legacy.
✓ Learn about the fascinating history of American sculpture
✓ Study the relationship between Grafly and Robert Henri
✓ Acknowledge how teaching and studying used to transpire
✓ Understand how the Saint Gaudens approach differed
✓ Recognize certain generational figures as students of Grafly
