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Hughlette Wheeler
Born(1901-04-24)April 24, 1901
Christmas, Florida, United States
DiedDecember 25, 1955(1955-12-25) (aged 54)
Christmas, Florida, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation Sculptor

Hughlette Wheeler (April 24, 1901 – December 25, 1955) was an American sculptor.

He grew up on a ranch in north-central Florida. At age 24 he matriculated at the Cleveland Institute of Art for sculpture, having had no prior experience but showing natural aptitude. His first student works were purchased by Cleveland book store owners Korner & Wood. [1]

His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. [2]

References

  1. ^ "Art: Cowboy". Time. January 10, 1927. ISSN  0040-781X. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Hughlette Wheeler". Olympedia. Retrieved August 8, 2020.