Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1907) is a book written by Royal Cortissoz that provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of the renowned American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of Saint-Gaudens' life and career. The first chapter provides an overview of Saint-Gaudens' childhood and early years, while the second chapter focuses on his education and training as an artist. The third chapter explores his early work as a sculptor, ...
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1907) is a book written by Royal Cortissoz that provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of the renowned American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of Saint-Gaudens' life and career. The first chapter provides an overview of Saint-Gaudens' childhood and early years, while the second chapter focuses on his education and training as an artist. The third chapter explores his early work as a sculptor, including his famous statue of Admiral Farragut. The fourth chapter delves into Saint-Gaudens' most famous works, including the Sherman Monument, the Shaw Memorial, and the Adams Memorial. The fifth chapter discusses his work on the American Eagle monument and his collaboration with architect Stanford White. The sixth chapter provides insight into Saint-Gaudens' personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his relationships with other artists and cultural figures of his time. The final chapter reflects on Saint-Gaudens' legacy and impact on American art.Throughout the book, Cortissoz provides detailed descriptions and analysis of Saint-Gaudens' sculptures, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were created. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and reproductions of Saint-Gaudens' work, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in American art and sculpture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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