Leonard Crunelle, “Charlie Browne,” Plaster, c. Early 20th Century

sculpture

There are two sculptures with this title, one is plaster the other cast plaster. One was likely the prototype or mold. The figures are of an infant with a slightly cocked head and very slightly downward gaze. The infant has parted hair and a down-turned mouth. Shoulders, neck, and upper chest are shown. [Subject is the son of Charles Francis Brown.]

Dimensions:
8 1/2″ x 7 1/4″ x 6 1/2″
Leonard Crunelle
(1872-1944)
More about the artist

Crunelle was born in Lens, France. He immigrated with his family to Indiana in 1882, but they soon moved to the Decatur, Illinois area. Here, Crunelle attended school and helped his father in the coal mines. In school, he impressed his teachers with his drawing ability. When Lorado Taft came to Decatur to deliver a lecture, the local teachers showed off some of Crunelle’s art work. Taft was impressed and invited Crunelle to come to work with him in Chicago. Crunelle moved to Chicago and worked with Taft on sculptures for the Columbian Exposition. He enrolled in night-time classes at the Art Institute to study sculpture. Crunelle is best known for his sculptures of children

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