Lee Lawrie

About

American architectural sculptor who was a key figure in the American art scene before World War II. He worked on the Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago.

Before Fame

He worked for the sculptor Richard Henry Park at the age of 14.

Trivia

His style ranged from Beaux-Arts to neo-Gothic to Art Deco.

Family Life

His parents raised him in Germany and Chicago.

Associated With

He designed the bronze doors on the John Adams building.