Draft:Edward J. Van Landeghem

Edward J. Van Landeghem (1865-1955) was a Belgian-born sculptor who resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for much of his career. He trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Brussels before moving to Philadelphia and opening a studio.

Among his works is the 12-foot copper and iron statue titled "Montana" that sits atop the Montana State Capitol. Due to the destruction of records, this feminine personification of the State of Montana was incorrectly thought to be a depiction of Liberty and the sculptor's name unknown for over a century.

He also carved the Carrara marble statue of Mary on the facade of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, which was installed in 1904.

He died in 1955 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, and is buried in Worcester, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.