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The Master of Wood and Water: The Legacy of William Rush William Rush stands as a monumental figure in the annals of early American art, recognized unequivocally as the nation’s first major sculptor and a pivotal innovator who established the groundwork for subsequent artistic endeavors. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1756, his lineage traced back to Joseph Rush, a ship's carpenter, and Rebecca Lincoln, cementing his roots with
in the burgeoning maritime landscape of colonial America. From a young age, Rush demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for craftsmanship, apprenticing himself under Edward Cutbush, a skilled woodcarver. He soon surpassed his mentor’s abilities in the creation of ship figureheads—those ornate, breathtaking sculptures adorning vessels destined for perilous transatlantic voyages. This early specialization in wood would prove to be instrume…