Duane Hanson (January 17, 1925 - January 6, 1996) was an artist based in South Florida, a sculptor known for his life-sized realistic works of people, cast in various materials, including polyester resin, fiberglass, "Bondo" and bronze. He was born in Alexandria, Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Macalester College in 1946 and his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1951. Wikipedia
Duane Hanson's lifesize human sculptures are rendered in polyvinyl, bondo or bronze, then painted and finished with hair, clothing and accessories. museum.oglethorpe.edu/Hanson.htm
Duane Hanson - View art work selected exhibitions and paintings of artist Duane Hanson at The Saatchi Gallery - London contemporary art gallery. www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/duane_hanson.htm
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