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Anatol A. Rychalsky
Anatol Adolf Rychalski (January 7, 1926-March 29, 2022) was a Polish-born American artist and writer, best known for his work on the Picasso sculpture that stands in Chicago's Daley Plaza '''[[Early Life

Anatol Rychalski was born January 7, 1926 in Poland to parents Joseph and Aniela (Skokowski) Rychalski. Up to the age of 23, he endured slavish subjugation in Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany. From 1945-1947, he served in the British-Polish military force.

Rychalski immigrated to the United States of America in 1949, only having one phrase in his English vocabulary-- "cherry pie and coffee." He was quickly drafted into the U.S Army and served two years during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class.

]]', b. Carrer, d. Due to the GI Bill, Anatol was able to earn a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, and in 1955 he joined the United States Steel Corporation. During his time at U.S steel, Rychalski said he created historically significant sculptures using materials he collected from demolished steel mills and foundries.

Picasso Statue For more information, see Chicago Picasso

Pablo Picasso was first approached by Chicago leaders in May of 1963 and architects to create a sculpture for the city, offering the renowned artist a $100,000 payment. Picasso refused, and in August of 1966, he gifted the people of Chicago a 42 inch maquette, as well as the rights and privileges surrounding it.

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