Andrew Fleming West, Class of 1874 (1853–1943)
Andrew Fleming West, Class of 1874 (1853–1943)

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Andrew Fleming West, Class of 1874 (1853–1943),

1928

Robert Tait McKenzie, American, born Canada, 1867–1938
PP90
Andrew Fleming West, Class of 1874, was named the first Dean of the University's graduate school in 1900. He had an argument with Woodrow Wilson, then President of the University, about the location of the graduate school; West's choice triumphed. He saw this sculpture—created by R. Tait McKenzie, a Canadian sculptor of heroic monuments—unveiled in his lifetime.
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Title
Andrew Fleming West, Class of 1874 (1853–1943)
Dates

1928

Maker
Robert Tait McKenzie
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

186.7 x 114.3 x 161.3 cm (73 1/2 x 45 x 63 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Princeton University, gift of William Cooper Procter, Class of 1883

Object Number
PP90
Signatures

Signed on back, bottom: R. Tait McKenzie, ft.

Inscription

On front of base: ANDREW FLEMING WEST/ FIRST DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL/ 1901 - 1928;
At lower edge of proper right back: CAST BY ROMAN BRONZE WORKS, NY

Marks/Labels/Seals

Number painted on back by signature.

Culture
American
Type
sculpture
Materials
bronze
Subject
deans, men, figures (representations)

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