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Capturing Justice:
Judicial Portraits by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Through public monuments and memorials, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) helped to establish American sculpture as a successful and popular art medium. Rejecting idealized subject matter, he emphasized the humanity of his subjects. This can be seen in his depictions of Supreme Court Justices, where he captures the character of his subjects and demonstrates his rich talent and unique attorney. |