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International studio (1897)

New York · leaf 290

An illustration from International studio, 1897, leaf 290
falling water as anaccompaniment, he seems to be laughing invery truth. Sambo—The negro has never been popularas a theme for the sculptors art. If represent-ed at all, he has usually been employed as amere accessory to some more dignified workof sculpture. Such is the kneeling negro whichappears in… … ll.e very highest reahn of sculptural art.Albert V. Lucas has executed what is jirob-ahly the very best portrait of an Africanhitherto produced. The surface modelling isexcellent. It is a speaking likeness. Thisunique creation was much admired by SaintGaudens by whose direction it was givenplace at…

Art · Decoration and ornament

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