The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-21
John Rogers Last Group.

A new novel by celebrated writer of
fiction, a fresh production by favorite
poet, q new play by great dramatist, al
ways creates stir of interest and expec.
tation that is frequently as strong and
fattering a testimonial Of merit as any
form of popular applause. The estab-
lished reputation which causes this feeling
Of eager expectancy tells of genius. labor
and faithful devotion to chosen life
work. This species of tribute to true
worth receives signal illustration every
time the announcement is put forth that
John Rogers, the sculptor, has completed
a new group. The title "Rogers' Groups"
is one that Is known throughout the land,
and is associated with beautiful thoughts,
exquisite forms and tales from life told in
the silent language of the sculptor's art.
Hence new group by John Rogers is
always hailed as something sure to be
worthy of admiration and study.
MI, Rogers latest production is entitled
"Private Theatricals- Last Moments
Behind the Scenes the title is suggestive,
tive, and the idea is admirably carried out.
There are two figures, both attired in
costumes for their parts in the play. One
is a girl, holding in her hand book, and
evidently taking last glance at the lines
she is to repeat. The other is man, and
he is putting the finishing touches on the
lace OF the girl, in the shape Of an artistic
curve to the eye rows. Near the two! is
q stand Uttered with various articles of
adernment and toilette use. The atti-
tudes Of the forms and the expressions of
the faces are perfect. There is serious
earnestness in the faces that is charming
u life-like, and that calls up aninvolun-
tary smile of sympathetic recollection in
the face of the looker-on who has "been
there" But of course an analysis or sat
isfatOry description of the piece is impos-
slble. It must be seen to be appreciated
For it is full of expression and life, it is a
perfect study of its subject, and in it is
shown the same wonderful success in
depicting every minute detail that is ex-
hlbited in all of Mr. Rogers works. The
group will be q delight to thousands of
lovers of :'things of beauty and it will not
| be long in taking itself seen in art collec-
tons and parlors where taste and refine
ment hold sway. ts ,. ~
The characteristics Of Mr.. Rogers pro-
uuCtNluS Dire we'll huOWu. Ills SUBJECTS
are taken from real life. They always
tell their story. They are not simply i'm
bodiments of beauty in form, but they
are ideas fashioned from humanity as il
actually exists stories moulded into
clay, Of wit, pathos, playful humor, stern
heroism, or lofty purpose. In the light
est touches Of humor or fancy, Mr.. Rog-
ers IS as successfulas in the portugal Of
more serious phases Of woe, of martyr
dom or Of patriotism. In all he is per.
feet, every group showing completeness
in. design, study and execution. s.
The low prices Of these groups place
i them within the reach Of all. In this
respect Mr.. Rogers is a public benefactor
& for he enables those If moderate means
to decorate their homes with objects that
i gratlty the refined taste and are subjects
for perpetual study and pleasure. His
studio ls at 1866 Broadway, New York
where those who desire illustrated circu
lars and price-lists address him Lyon.
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