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Anthony Caro

English abstract sculptor (1924-2013) · United Kingdom · On the map · Artists · Died at 89

Sir Anthony Alfred Caro was an English abstract sculptor whose work is characterised by assemblages of metal using 'found' and industrial objects. He began as a member of the modernist school, having worked with Henry Moore early in his career. He was lauded as the greatest British sculptor of his generation.

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2013Died23 October 20132000Order of MeritAward1994Honorary Doctor of the University Lille-IIIAward1992Praemium ImperialeAward1987Knight BachelorAward1924Born8 March 1924

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Awards

Order of Merit2000
Honorary Doctor of the University Lille-III1994
Praemium Imperiale1992
Knight Bachelor1987
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2013 · aged 89

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