Errant Bronzes: George Grey Barnard's Statues of Abraham Lincoln

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 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 tight focus of Moffatt's topic has thus facilitated a surprisingly broad examination of the social, political, and cultural environments of two countries in two distinct periods of the twentieth century. Notes. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated. New hardcover in a new, mylar covered, dust jacket. The photos on the listing page are of the actual book for sale, NOT stock photos. Always carefully packaged and shipped quickly.