Bronze John Wayne Statue by Sculptor David Manuel

This stunning statue of John Wayne is American #4 of 250 by sculptor David Manuel. Measuring 31” x 13” x 8.5”, it is Bronze with brown patina.

About the artist:
David Manuel is an American sculptor best known for his bronze figurines and public works projects. His work tackles issues related to American expansionism and the ‘American Empire’ through renderings Native Americans and pioneers traveling the American frontier. In creating his work, the artist pays special attention to historical accuracy, as seen in his depictions of the 19th-century expedition of Lewis and Clark. Born in 1940 in Walla Walla, WA, Manuel developed an interest in the arts from a young age. A self-taught artist, he began his artist career by entering amateur competitions and presenting his work in the local Safeway store. Over the course of his career, the artists has been commissioned by the government to create a number of public works, including a series of statues of John Wayne. To honor his commitment to historical sculpture, he has been named both the official sculptor of the Oregon Trail and the official sculptor of the United States Marshals bicentennial. Manuel lives and works in Joseph, OR. Today, many of his works are held in the collection of the Manuel Museum in Hot Lake Springs, Oregon.