From Concepts to Studies Making of the Memorial
Item contributed by Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Augustus Saint-Gaudens worked for many years to depict African American soldiers in detail as he created the Shaw/54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. This plaster study-sketch was part of this process.
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Plaster study-sketched of African American soldier for use in the Shaw/54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. One third life-size. Head of a young Black male with strong jaw and large eyes, wearing a cap. Right side of face is not fully modeled because of its intended position in the finished relief. Height 5.75 inches. SAGA 1435.
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