Seward Johnson Jr., an renowned American sculptor, died on Tuesday at his home in Key West, Fla. He was 89.
He served four years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Seward Johnson is most famous for "Embracing Peace" (formerly titled "Unconditional Surrender"), his iconic "kiss" sculpture, which depicts the moment when the sailor and nurse spontaneously rejoiced in celebration at the conclusion of World War II in Times Square, New York City.
He served four years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Seward Johnson is most famous for "Embracing Peace" (formerly titled "Unconditional Surrender"), his iconic "kiss" sculpture, which depicts the moment when the sailor and nurse spontaneously rejoiced in celebration at the conclusion of World War II in Times Square, New York City.
Seward Johnson Jr., an renowned American sculptor, died on Tuesday at his home in Key West, Fla. He was 89.
He served four years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Seward Johnson is most famous for "Embracing Peace" (formerly titled "Unconditional Surrender"), his iconic "kiss" sculpture, which depicts the moment when the sailor and nurse spontaneously rejoiced in celebration at the conclusion of World War II in Times Square, New York City.
He served four years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Seward Johnson is most famous for "Embracing Peace" (formerly titled "Unconditional Surrender"), his iconic "kiss" sculpture, which depicts the moment when the sailor and nurse spontaneously rejoiced in celebration at the conclusion of World War II in Times Square, New York City.
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