From Concepts to Studies Making of the Memorial
Item contributed by Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Augustus Saint-Gaudens initially accepted a commission to honor Col. Robert Gould Shaw. This early sketch illustrates the sculptor’s initial concept before his eventual inclusion of the African American troops.
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Early Sketch for the Shaw/54th Regiment Memorial. Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, SAGA Photo #680.
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