The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-07
FIGURE Of WAR FOR
SHERMAN STATUE
Plaster Model to Be Sent to
holders.
PUBLIC TO TURN INSPECTOR
Famous Soldiers Epigram, "War Is
He'll" Symbolized in Design-Other
Accessories of the Monument.

Bronze founders will have plaster
models OF all the figures for the Sher-
man monument in their hands before the
end of this week.
The equestrian figure of General Sher-
man was sent to the foundry some time
ago, together with many of the other
figures. Only one plaster model-that
which represents War-still remains in
the studio on the White Lot, and that
was completed yesterday by Sigvald
Asbjornsen, and will be sent to the
molders this week
General Miles inspected the figure yes
to-day and approved it. Secretary Root
Will examine the model tomorrow after
noon. and on Tuesday afternoon Mrs.
Carl Rohl-Smith, whose husband de-
signed the monument before his death,
Will open her studio from until in
the afternoon. that all persons who care
20 view the figure before it is shipped
may have an opportunity to do SO.
A Striking Design.
The figure of War, which is to have a
prominent place on one side OF the
pedestal, is probably the most striking
OF the designs which are to be grouped
about the statue. Drawings for it were
prepared by Carl Rohl-S Smith before his
death, and Stephan Sinding, of Copen-
hagen, modelled the original cast of the
figure. This work was done in Europe
and sent here. It was found that the
figure did not harmonic with other fig
ures and changes in 1t were made by Mr..
Asbjornsen.
War is represented by woman about
nine feet tall. Her arms are bound, and
she is struggling to free herself. Her
face is that of an amazon, and the taut
muscles of the arms and neck indicate
great strength. Beneath her feet Is the
dead body of a soldier, over which buzz
yards hover. The figure was suggested
TO Mr.. ROLLS Smith by General Sherman s
famous epigram, War is hell"
The bonds which restrain the arms of
the woman are typical of the family ties
which were broken by the war OF 1861.
Terror is indicated in the face of the
woman. but with it is determination 10
win at any cost.
Figure of Peace.
Stephan Sinding also modelled the
figure of Peace which is to have a place
on the monument. It is the same size
as the figure representing War, and the
two Will stand on the central pedestal
of the monument. just below the eques-
trian figure Mr.. Sinding expected to
come TO the United States 10 make
changes necessary TO harmonic his
figures with the others on the monu-
ment, but was prevented from doing so
by illness.
At the corners of the elevation upon
which the central figure is to stand will
be the statues of soldiers representing
the different branches OF the American
army Mr.. Asbjornsen modelled the ar
tilleryman. Mr.. RohI-Smith completed
figures of the cavalryman, the infantry
man, and the engineer. He also COM
pleted the four bas-re1iefs which are to
adorn the sides of the central shaft upon
which the equestrian figure stands.
These has-reliefs represent Sherman's
march through Georgia, Sherman at the
Battle of Missionary Ridge, the battle
of Atlanta. and Sherman walking alone
in his camp at night.
Medallions of Sherman's corps com
manders are TO have places about the
bas-reliefs. These medallons are the
work of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H. Kitson,
Of Boston. Mr. Kitson was to have done
much other work on the monument, but
was not able to undertake it on account
of illness.
Carl Rohl-Smith's Work.
The equestrian figure Of General
Sherman is the work of Carl Rohl- Smith
and Lauritz Jensen. Mr.. Rohl-Smith had
of his death, and it was completed by
Mr.. Jensen, under the supervision of
Mrs. RohI-Smith. who had worked with
her husband and was familiar with his
plans.
Mr. Rohl- Smith got the contract for
the Sherman statue in 1896. He worked
on it almost constantly, until his death
in 1900 Mrs. Rohl-Smith was then au>
thorized by the commission to COM
plete the monument according to her
husbands plans with the assistance OF
other sculptors. After several unavoid-
able delays she has completed the work
with great success. The death of her
husband and the illness of other sculp-
tors engaged to carry his plans into
execution did not discourage her. She
has pluckily carried her husbands ideas
into execution in the face Of criticism
offered by sculptors who were defeated
In the original competition.
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