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Challis Walker

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Challis Walker Calandria
Challis Walker Calandria in 1942
Born
Challis Walker

(1912-11-18)November 18, 1912
New York, New York
DiedFebruary 12, 2000(2000-02-12) (aged 87)
New Orleans, Louisiana
NationalityAmerican
EducationArt Students League of New York, Académie Colarossi
Known forSculpture Painting
Spouse
Juan José Calandria
(m. 1941)
Challis Walker Calandria - 1985

Challis Walker Calandria (November 18, 1912 – February 12, 2000) was an American sculptor and painter.

Biography

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Challis Walker, born in New York City.[1] Calandria was educated in New York City. At the age of twelve she had her first instruction in sculpture (outside of school) which caused her decision to enter art school after graduating from the Chapin School.[2]

In juried shows she received many honors from the museums of New Orleans.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kemp, John R. "Juan José Calandria and Challis Walker Calandria". knowlouisiana.org Encyclopedia of Louisiana. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Scarsdale Inquirer, Number 45, 5 December 1941". HRVH Historical Newspapers. Hudson River Valley Heritage service. Retrieved 21 May 2017.