Early Study of the Allegorical Figure for The Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial

late 1880s

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Associated Names
Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Artist, American, born Ireland, 1848 - 1907

The sculpture is a relief depicting a reclining figure. The figure is shown in a dynamic pose, draped in flowing garments. The figure's arm is outstretched, with a slightly bent leg. The sculpture is made of a light beige or off-white material, likely plaster. The relief is a section with a curved top edge and rectangular shape. The figure's facial features, drapery, and hair are detailed with a smooth finish, contrasting with the textured background. The piece is mounted on a white surface.

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West Building Main Floor, Gallery M66


Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1997

  • Augustus Saint-Gaudens' Memorial to Robert Gould Shaw and the Massachusetts Fifty-fourth Regiment, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997-1998.

2013

  • Tell It with Pride: The 54th Massachusetts Regiment and Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Shaw Memorial, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2013 - 2014, no. 57.

Wikidata ID

Q63861657

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