Paul Manship was an American sculptor born on December 24, 1885, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is best known for his Art Deco style, which combines classical themes with modern aesthetics. His most famous work is the Prometheus statue located at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, completed in 1934. Manship's sculptures often feature themes from mythology and nature. Throughout his career, Manship created numerous public monuments and smaller sculptures, showcasing his skill in bronze and stone. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art and later at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Manship's contributions to American sculpture have left a lasting legacy in the art world.