William Rudolf O'Donovan (March 28, 1844 – April 20, 1920[2]) was an American sculptor.

After the Civil War, in which O'Donovan served in the Confederate army, he opened a studio in New York City and became well known as a sculptor, especially of memorial pieces.

[3] In 1878, O'Donovan become an associate of the National Academy of Design.

[3] George Washington was a favorite subject of his, and he published a series of papers on Washington portraits.

Power, politician, sculptor and owner of the National Fine Art Foundry producing many works of public art.