Today in Wheeling History: January 20--Frederick Charles Shrady, creator of Wheeling's Cathedral of Saint Joseph's courtyard sculpture "Saint Joseph," passed away in Easton, Connecticut (1990).
Frederick Charles Shrady, born on October 22, 1907, in East View, New York, was a distinguished American artist known for his religious sculptures. After studying at The Choate School and the Art Students League in New York City, he furthered his education at Oxford University. His artistic journey began as a painter in Paris, where he studied under Yasushi Tanaka and earned recognition at the 1937 Paris Exposition. During World War II, Shrady served with the Monuments Men, protecting and recovering art treasures. His artistic focus shifted dramatically after his 1948 conversion to Catholicism, when he turned primarily to sculpture. Among his notable works is the bronze "Saint Joseph" sculpture (1970), originally commissioned for St. Joseph Preparatory Seminary in Vienna, West Virginia, and later relocated to the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Wheeling. Shrady achieved international recognition when he became the first American artist commissioned by the Vatican, creating the "Our Lady of Fatima" statue for the Vatican Gardens in 1982. His religious sculptures, characterized by their dignified portrayal of sacred figures, can be found in numerous churches and religious institutions across America. Shrady passed away on January 20, 1990, leaving a legacy of artworks that continue to inspire religious contemplation and artistic appreciation.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/7m2rp), Find a Grave (https://shorturl.at/9e9VO), Monuments Men and Women (https://shorturl.at/Cyqmk), Stone World (https://tinyurl.com/5n6e588c)
Frederick Charles Shrady, born on October 22, 1907, in East View, New York, was a distinguished American artist known for his religious sculptures. After studying at The Choate School and the Art Students League in New York City, he furthered his education at Oxford University. His artistic journey began as a painter in Paris, where he studied under Yasushi Tanaka and earned recognition at the 1937 Paris Exposition. During World War II, Shrady served with the Monuments Men, protecting and recovering art treasures. His artistic focus shifted dramatically after his 1948 conversion to Catholicism, when he turned primarily to sculpture. Among his notable works is the bronze "Saint Joseph" sculpture (1970), originally commissioned for St. Joseph Preparatory Seminary in Vienna, West Virginia, and later relocated to the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Wheeling. Shrady achieved international recognition when he became the first American artist commissioned by the Vatican, creating the "Our Lady of Fatima" statue for the Vatican Gardens in 1982. His religious sculptures, characterized by their dignified portrayal of sacred figures, can be found in numerous churches and religious institutions across America. Shrady passed away on January 20, 1990, leaving a legacy of artworks that continue to inspire religious contemplation and artistic appreciation.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/7m2rp), Find a Grave (https://shorturl.at/9e9VO), Monuments Men and Women (https://shorturl.at/Cyqmk), Stone World (https://tinyurl.com/5n6e588c)
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