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DONALD DE LUE Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Donald Harcourt De Lue’s career spanned an impressive six decades. Highly regarded in the artistic community both for his talent and character, De Lue was known as a “sculptor’s sculptor” and served as a president of the National Sculpture Society. Among his many accolades, De Lue is most often praised for his virtuosity in sculpting the human form in the traditional method. A product of study in both the United States and France, De Lue’s figurative sculptures often evoke nationalistic symbolism, Classical mythology, or philosophical ideals. The Rocket Thrower, also by De Lue, sits across Princeton Street. The original concept of this piece was modified before its installation in 1987. Stars representing each of the Challenger Space Shuttle Astronauts were added to the tail of the comet. Both the City of Orlando and Orange County Government own additional works by De Lue. The Orange County Courthouse has nine of De Lue’s works on display in the lobby.
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