Clyde Angel was a folk art sculptor active in Iowa during the 20th century, known for his intricately detailed metal sculptures featuring human and animal forms.

Initially thought to be a hermit, crafting metal works with the help of a welder acquaintance, Angel’s actual identity is widely debated and remains unconfirmed. Some reports suggest he was a reclusive artist, possibly associated with the father-son duo, Skip and Clyde Willits.

Angel’s work gained recognition in the outsider art field, introduced by Vernon Clyde Willits Jr., who supplied his sculptures to dealers and curators. Some accounts describe Angel as a self-taught artist, working alone in a welder’s shop in Iowa, while others debate whether his wor
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