. A short history of art . y. - tc .J = o K FKEDEEICJC JIACMONNIES .?\IETUOIOLITAX MrSEU3[ OF ART, N. Y. BACCHANTE A work of happy improvisation, since no model could retain in a pose this elasticity of action. MODERN SCULPTURE IN AMERICA We recall Henry Kirke Browns contention that Americanart should treat of American subjects. This ideal wasconsistently followed by his pupil, John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910) Ward. His training was derived wholly in America, andAmerican life supplied him with themes throughout hislong career. Among his earliest works was the IndianHunter. Then the abol
. A short history of art . y. - tc .J = o K FKEDEEICJC JIACMONNIES .?\IETUOIOLITAX MrSEU3[ OF ART, N. Y. BACCHANTE A work of happy improvisation, since no model could retain in a pose this elasticity of action. MODERN SCULPTURE IN AMERICA We recall Henry Kirke Browns contention that Americanart should treat of American subjects. This ideal wasconsistently followed by his pupil, John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910) Ward. His training was derived wholly in America, andAmerican life supplied him with themes throughout hislong career. Among his earliest works was the IndianHunter. Then the abolition of slavery inspired theFreedman and the Private of the Seventh masterpiece is the monument to Henry Ward Beecher,in Brooklyn. The principal figure is most impressive in itssimple treatment and direct and forceful characterisation,while the accompanying figures around the base are treatedwith a fine poise of sentiment. Two circumstances have contributed to the developmentof sculpture in America: namely, the heroism of the Ci
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