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Bear Hunt: 1892: Fremont: California School for the Deaf: AKA The Bear Hunters. A statue of a bear protecting her cub and wrestling with two Native Americans. The Football Players: 1893: Berkeley: Strawberry Creek: One of the first permanent artworks on the University of California, Berkeley campus.
- May 1, 1860, Chico, California
- Mountain View
- August 5, 1935 (aged 75), Berkeley, California
Among his notable works is “The Baseball Player,” a sculpture that exudes energy and realism, showcasing Tilden’s ability to portray motion. Another significant piece is “The Bear Hunt,” which reflects his skill in capturing the ferocity and intensity of a dramatic scene. Impact and Legacy.
"The Bear Hunt," on the grounds of his Alma Mater now in Fremont, and "U.S. Senator Stephen M. White," in Los Angeles. It was Tilden who first suggested that sculptural art be used to beautify Golden Gate Park. During Tilden's days of affluence and renown, his greatest patron had been Sen. James Phelan.
Tilden's well-known sculpture The Tired Boxer was exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1890 and received an honorable mention, which was the highest prize ever to be awarded to an American sculptor at that time. Tilden is often called the "Father of San Francisco Sculpture" for the large number of commissioned public sculptures that you can still ...
- May 1, 1860
- August 6, 1935
Aug 3, 2010 · Tilden’s “Football Players” on the Cal campus is the oldest piece of permanent outdoor sculpture on the University grounds. Thirty years ago Tilden’s “Bear Hunt” statue was plucked by a crane from the concrete pad in the foreground of this sunny courtyard on the Clark Kerr Campus and taken to Fremont.
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Date of Death: August 5, 1935. Achievements: Renowned sculptor known for pioneering works, advocate for the deaf community. Occupation: Sculptor, Artist, Advocate. Douglas Tilden, a name that resonates in the world of art and advocacy, is a remarkable figure in history whose life journey is both inspiring and enlightening.
