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Watertown (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
of St. Louis, the early friend of the artist, and to Dr. Alfred Hosmer, her kinsman, now of Watertown, Mass.; from notices and descriptions of her works in various periodicals, and from narratives pubich is valuable, and to exclude whatever is not authentic. Harriet G. Hosmer was born in Watertown, Mass., October 9, 1830. Undoubtedly she was endowed with rare genius by nature; and the incidenty conducive to the success she so early attained. When in her nineteenth year she returned to Watertown, much improved by the wise direction given to her energies, her early predilections ripened inld, and said, in reply to the questions, Shall you never be homesick for your museum parlor in Watertown? Can you be contented in a foreign land? I can be happy anywhere with good health and a bit her reply to their communication, because it was so pertinent and characteristic of herself: Watertown, June 22, 1860. Gentlemen :---I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 15th inst
Chicago (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
rtist had been as truly serving her country while working out her magnificent design abroad, as our soldiers in the field, and our public officers in their departments. In another sense besides what those words convey the artist served her country. The marble was purchased by A. W. Griswold, Esq., of New York, and is now in his possession. By his generous consent after the time agreed upon for its delivery, it was exhibited for the benefit of the soldiers in the famous Sanitary Fair at Chicago; and there the stately queen, who for her grasp at power trod the dust of captivity in chains sixteen centuries ago, ministered relief to the sufferers of the war for the republic and liberty. It is an instance of the reproach, from which human nature is not always exempt, even in a good cause, that a part of the proceeds on that occasion was retained by the exhibitors. Very few productions of the modern chisel have excited so much remark as Zenobia. There is an almost romantic story c
Strasburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
l subjects. She would have enjoyed abundant patronage working on busts, but has preferred to give the creations of her own imagination a solid, enduring form. She thus makes a higher challenge for immortal fame. These pages convey to our readers materials for forming their own judgment of the estimation in which she should be held as an artist.-If compared with women, she has very few rivals. We do not know whether the name of Sabina Von Steinbach, who adorned the famous cathedral of Strasburg, and whose sculptured groups are the objects of admiration to this day, is more illustrious. If compared with men, there are many who compete for the palm; and the opinions of critics, no doubt, will differ, at least for a period. Time is necessary to establish the position of a genius of the highest rank. We think Miss Hosmer can afford to wait, and that she needs no indulgence of criticism on the score of her sex. She has not gained the elevation on which she now stands, unchallenged
Paris, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
le judgment of the Prussian Ranch, then very aged and one of the greatest of living sculptors. In the summer of 1855 Miss Hosmer completed Oenone, her first full-length figure in marble. Oenone was a nymph of mount Ida, who became the wife of Paris, the beautiful shepherd, to whom Venus had promised the fairest woman in the world. The statue represents her as a shepherdess, bending with grief for her husband's desertion. Her crook lies on the ground. It was sent to Mr. Crow, who had giveas opened for five thousand dollars. Sir Charles Eastlake said, If it had been discovered among the ruins of Rome or Pompeii, it would have been pronounced one of the best of Grecian statues. It was exhibited again in the Universal Exposition of Paris, 1867, where, with the great paintings of Church, Bierstadt, Huntington, and others, it gave to tie most aesthetic nations new apprehensions of the progress and honors of American art. Among the many pieces of marble statuary of modern artists,
Campus Martius (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
accomplished it will be a noble testimony, not only to the artist, but also to the friend whose Christian sentiments called for it; and the community of Christians have reason for deep interest in it. The symbols of faith should transcend the lower conceptions of sense, sorrow, disappointment, and darkness, giving to our cemeteries instead a characteristic expression of chastened confidence and joyful hope. A very few days after the death of President Lincoln, a poor colored woman of Marietta, Ohio, made free by his proclamation, proposed that a monument should be erected, by the colored people of the United States, to their dead friend; and she handed to a citizen of that place five dollars as her contribution for the purpose. Twenty-three thousand dollars were raised and deposited in the hands of a committee, with the request that they would take measures for the erection of a monument in Washington. Miss Hosmer heard of the proposed Memorial to freedom, and, prompted by her
Sorrento (Italy) (search for this): chapter 23
ome, is well known. Southward is the region of the Pontine marshes, of ancient malarious fame, on which consuls, emperors, and popes have made vast expenditures, without subduing the malignity of nature. The pestilential air still spreads pallor over the features of the poor people who are compelled to live there, and even invades the city. It was the wish of Dr. Hosmer that his daughter should take refuge in some healthy place during the sickly season, and the first summer was passed at Sorrento, on the bay of Naples. The next year her zeal prevailed against all considerations of prudence; she would not leave the shadow of St. Peter's and the art treasures in the midst of which she wrought. The third summer, 1855, came, and she prepared for a journey to England. But the course of true art, like that of love, does not always run smoothly. The resources of Dr. Hosmer were not inexhaustible; the expenses of the artist's residence and pursuits in Rome were large; financial embarras
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 23
o tie most aesthetic nations new apprehensions of the progress and honors of American art. Among the many pieces of marble statuary of modern artists, says the United States Commissioner, E. C. Cowdin, Esq., none was more admired than the Sleeping Faun, a figure of antique grace finely conceived and admirably executed. The Wakinsident Lincoln, a poor colored woman of Marietta, Ohio, made free by his proclamation, proposed that a monument should be erected, by the colored people of the United States, to their dead friend; and she handed to a citizen of that place five dollars as her contribution for the purpose. Twenty-three thousand dollars were raised a finally a freeman and soldier. An octagonal base rests on the lower, on four sides of which are the inscriptions:--Abraham Lincoln; martyr President of the United States; emancipator of four millions of men; preserver of the American Union. Upon this is a circular base, around which is a bas relief of thirty-six female fig
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
price was offered for Zenobia by the Prince of Wales; but the author said, It must go to America. She received five thousand dollars from the proceeds, besides all expenses, of its exhibition for her benefit. In the year 1860 Miss Hosmer revisited her native town, called there by the serious illness of her father. While tarrying once more at home she received a commission to design a bronze portrait statue of Col. Thomas Hart Benton, the distinguished senator and most eminent citizen of Missouri. Her former residence in St. Louis was remembered; and a degree of local pride was mingled with admiration for her success. Her friends knew her ability to express in marble beauty, tenderness, grace, and dignity; but thus far her works had been chiefly in the range of feminine characters. Could she depart from this sphere of art, and with equal skill set forth the strong, rugged, massive qualities of the famous statesman, and thus create for herself a reputation which need not bow befor
Munich (Bavaria, Germany) (search for this): chapter 23
Europe, further details may be then arranged. I have the honor to remain, gentlemen, Respectfully yours, H. G. Hosmer. In accordance with her purpose, Miss Hosmer visited St. Louis, Jefferson City, and other places, examining portraits and mementos of Col. Benton to supply herself with materials for the work. The next year she submitted photographs of her model to the commissioners and to his relatives, by whom they were unanimously approved. The plaster cast was sent from Rome to Munich to be cast at the royal foundry, the most celebrated in the world. In due time the statue arrived at the city of its destination; but partly on account of the war, more especially on account of hesitation in regard to the site, it remained three years or more boxed as it came from Europe. The ___location was at last fixed in Lafayette Park; and on the 27th day of May, 1868, the inauguration of the statue took place with imposing religious and patriotic ceremonies, in presence of a vast concou
Lenox (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
dy of a kingfisher. Among her trophies a crow's nest, which she climbed a lofty tree to obtain during her school-lays at Lenox, rested, after she had gained fawm. in Italy, on the stand which she had made for it. While she was thus securing phyeful inquiry, in her sixteenth year, Miss Hosmer was placed in the celebrated school of Mrs. Sedgwick, in Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Dr. Hosmer frankly informed Mrs. Sedgwick of his daughter's history and peculiar traits, and that teache, courage, and agility, Harriet was the wonder of her companions. Mrs. Fanny Kemble was accustomed to spend summers at Lenox, and was an intimate friend of the Sedgwicks. Surprising anecdotes are related by eye-witnesses of her strength and her nger. She received a diploma for her attainments. Friendship added charms to the pursuit of science in St. Louis. At Lenox she had formed an affectionate intimacy with a school-mate, the daughter of Mr. Wayman Crow, an eminent citizen of that c
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