An edition of Errant bronzes (1998)
Errant bronzes
George Grey Barnard's statues of Abraham Lincoln
By Frederick C. Moffatt
Publish Date
1998
Publisher
University of Delaware Press,Associated University Presses
Language
eng
Pages
240
Description:
In this book, containing one hundred and seven illustrations, the author presents a closely studied history of three bronze statues of Abraham Lincoln that, with astonishing results, broke with the established iconic portrayal of the American hero. Consisting of a prototype and two replicas that were sculpted by George Grey Barnard, the images portray their subject not as a sagacious demigod but as a country lout. The book is also a partial history of Abraham Lincoln himself - an account of how his memory was appropriated by social and political contenders in their campaigns for dominance or survival.