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Joseph Sheppard (born December 20, 1930) is an American painter and sculptor known for his realist works. His career includes significant contributions to both the artistic and educational fields.

Early life and education
Joseph Sheppard was born in Owings Mills, Maryland, in 1930. He studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) from 1948 to 1952, where he was taught by Jacques Maroger.

Career
Sheppard held an artist-in-residence position at Dickinson College in 1956. The following year, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship to study in Florence, Italy. From 1960 to 1975, he taught painting, anatomy, and life drawing at MICA.

Artistic style and philosophy
Sheppard's work is noted for its realism, with a focus on historical and contemporary scenes. His approach emphasizes the importance of understanding human anatomy.

Major works and commissions
Sheppard's notable works include the bronze sculpture of Brooks Robinson (2011), the Pope John Paul II Monument (2008), and the Holocaust Memorial sculpture (1988). He has also created murals for the Baltimore City Police Department (1972) and the Palmer House in Chicago (1987).

Awards and recognition
Sheppard has received several awards, including the Gold Medal of Honor from the National Sculpture Society (1994), the Premio Internationale Pietrasanta e la Vesilia nel Mondo (2008), and the XXVII Premio Internationale "San Francisco e Chiara d'Assisi" (2019). He was named Sports Artist of the Year in 2015 by the United States Sports Academy.

Personal life
Sheppard divides his time between Baltimore and Italy, reflecting his connections with both communities.

Legacy and influence
Sheppard's works are held in collections at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Museo Dei Bozzetti in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Selected works

 * Brooks Robinson, Bronze Sculpture (2011)
 * Brooks_Robinson.jpg


 * Pope John Paul II Monument (2008)
 * Pope_John_Paul_II_Monument.jpg


 * Holocaust Memorial Sculpture (1988)
 * Holocaust_Memorial_Sculpture.jpg


 * Baltimore City Police Department Murals (1972)
 * Baltimore_Police_Murals.jpg


 * Palmer House Murals, Chicago (1987)
 * Palmer_House_Murals.jpg