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Article: Augustus Saint-Gaudens: American sculptor of the Gilded Age.(Learning from Exhibitions)(Cover Story)
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- January 1, 2005
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) is generally regarded as the foremost American sculptor of the 19th century. Many of his works are landmarks in cities like New York or Boston, his works can be found in the most major museums and, while many might not immediately recognize his name, almost everyone is familiar with at least a few of his works.
Although he is usually acclaimed for his monumental works of sculpture, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, from early in his career, created a variety of work in other media and sizes including cameos, mural paintings, decorative panels and stained glass. But, it was his sculptures that firmly established his reputation and his ...