An edition of Errant bronzes (1998)
Errant Bronzes
George Grey Barnard's Statues of Abraham Lincoln (American Arts Series/University of Delaware Press Books)
By Frederick C. Moffatt
Publish Date
2000
Publisher
University of Delaware Press
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.