André Gauthier (sculptor)
Colonel (Retired) André D. Gauthier | |
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| Born | 1935 |
| Died | October 26, 2017 |
| Occupation(s) | Monument sculptor and designer |
Colonel André D. Gauthier OMM CD (1935 – October 26, 2017) was a Canadian army officer, monument sculptor and designer in various materials including bronze. He also drew in oil paint, charcoal and watercolours.
Many of his works are connected with the Canadian Armed Forces. The Royal Military College of Canada Gauthier Collection consists of 60 sculptures. Others are in collections of Canada and elsewhere. Military units have presented his sculptures to their associated cities. More went to a member of the British royal family, the Governor General of Canada, two Canadian prime ministers, Canadian cabinet ministers and dozens of visiting foreign dignitaries. Five of are in permanent collection of the Canadian War Museum.