Victory 1892-1903; this cast, 1914 or after (by 1916) Augustus Saint-Gaudens American Adapted from the full-size figure of Victory on Saint-Gaudenss equestrian monument to the Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman (1892-1903; Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan), this winged allegorical figure is depicted as a triumphant guiding force. Her classicizing gown is emblazoned with an eagle, and she wears a crown of laurel and holds a palm frond—both traditional emblems of victory. The windblown pose recalls that of the Hellenistic marble "Nike of Samothrace" (Musée du Louvre, Paris). The principal model for Victory was Hettie Anderson, an African American woman who was a favored artists model in New York during the 1890s. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4583. Victory Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Victory 120
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Victory 1892-1903; this cast, 1914 or after (by 1916) Augustus Saint-Gaudens American Adapted from the full-size figure of Victory on Saint-Gaudenss equestrian monument to the Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman (1892-1903; Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan), this winged allegorical figure is depicted as a triumphant guiding force. Her classicizing gown is emblazoned with an eagle, and she wears a crown of laurel and holds a palm frond—both traditional emblems of victory. The windblown pose recalls that of the Hellenistic marble "Nike of Samothrace" (Musée du Louvre, Paris). The principal model for Victory was Hettie Anderson, an African American woman who was a favored artists model in New York during the 1890s. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4583. Victory Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Victory 120 by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.
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Image Number: 6145-29768393Royalty FreeCredit Line:Piemags/PL Photography Limited/SuperStockCollection:PL Photography Limited Contributor:Piemags Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:2978×3722
