Background
Schmitz, Carl Ludwig was born on September 9, 1900 in Metz, France. Son of Edward Joseph and Anna (Waldecker-Michel) Schmitz.
Schmitz, Carl Ludwig was born on September 9, 1900 in Metz, France. Son of Edward Joseph and Anna (Waldecker-Michel) Schmitz.
Student Lycee, Metz, 1906-1914, State School of Applied Arts, Munich, 1916-1920, State Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, 1921-1923, Beaux Arts Institute of Design, New York, 1926-1927.
Came to the United States, 1923, naturlaized, 1933. Assistant to Carl Milles, Cranbrook, Michigan, 1932-1933, to C. P. Jennewein, New York City, 1933-1935, Paul Manship, New York, 1937-1939. Instructor in sculpture National Academy Design, New York Works include 5 figures West facade of the United States Capitol, Washington, numerous statues, reliefs and groups in cities of the United States Exhibited in major shows since 1934.
Fellow National Sculpture Society, 1934-1939, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48. Fellow National, Sculpture Society (member of council), Guggenheim Foundation. Member Architectural League, Audubon Artists, Allied Artists of America, Squadron A Association, American Federation Fine Arts (delegate).
National Academician, 1954.
Member of the board editors National Sculpture Review.
Married Anna Marie Kreisl, May 25, 1925 (deceased).