The Work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens - Hardcover

Dryfhout, John H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874512433 ISBN 13: 9780874512434

Publisher: Univ Pr of New England, 1982

Synopsis

This is the most complete compendium ever attempted of the life and work of Augustus St-Gaudens. John Dryfhout has assembled over 500 illustrations depicting the cameos, sculptures, bas-reliefs, bronzes, coins, and medals forming the Saint-Gaudens oeuvre, as well as scenes of the artist's life and studio in Cornish, New Hampshire. Included is information on all known versions and editions of the artist's work in both public and private collections. The book will be an essential reference work for academic and public libraries, art libraries and museums, art historians, numismatists, and serious American art collectors.

About this title

About the Author:

As former curator and superintendent of the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, JOHN H. DRYFHOUT is the world s leading authority on America s famous sculptor. He served an internship with the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, and The University of Michigan Museum of Art and has published studies in the history of American industry, art, and architecture, and lectured and written extensively on Saint-Gaudens."

Review:

"Indispensable and handsomely designed."--Choice "Indispensable and handsomely designed." Choice "A must for the library of anyone with a serious interest in American art."--Sculpture Review Choice" Sculpture Review" Indispensable and handsomely designed. "Choice"" A must for the library of anyone with a serious interest in American art. Sculpture Review" Indispensable and handsomely designed. Choice"

About this edition

• Publisher: Univ Pr of New England
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0874512433
• ISBN 13: 9780874512434
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 370