Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-01

est bidder, who would base his esti-
mate upon its size, as IL it were piece
of masonry, giving little attention to
it's art value to the community. The
creation of state and municipal art
commissions is bringing ABOUT great
reforms in this particular, and most
Of the statues erected during the past
year are of recognized artistic merit.
Sometimes the artistic errors arise from
the desire Of those in charge of a me-
mortal to limit the designs to American
sculptors. While this effort to encourage
American art Is commendable. II is not
always satisfactory in its results Au-
thorities agree that true art is not ma
tional but worldwide, and this idea is
now receiving recognition by American
lawmakers. In arranging for the great
Goethe memorial. to be erected in Chi
cago. nine of the most prominent scuip-
tors of the world We're asked to submit
designs. Only two of these We're Ameri.
can. Each sculptor received $50 for his
design and all were exhibited as worthy
types Of modern art. The winning model
shows classic male figure lightly
draped, one foot resting upon rough
block. He holds an eagle on his knee.
Below is the quotation from the poet:
He took to himself the wings Of an
eagle" 1t is predicted that this monu
ment will be classed among the most
noteworthy productions in modern sculp-
ture and 1t will be placed in g. manner
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The pioneers monument by Frederick
MacMonnies, which was unveiled in Den
yer last sum-
Pioneers Monument mer. is re-
a Feature of Denver. Of the best
examples of American art. The monu-
ment, which is really memorial foun-
tain. consists of a spirited equestrian
statue Of Kit Carson mounted on high
pedestal. at the base Of which are fig
ures in bronze typifying the western
movement of the hunter, the prospector
and the pioneer. This fountain Is in
cluded In the greater civic center scheme
designed for Denver Another statue de-
signed as a pioneer memorial is the
Pierre La Clede monument. designed by
George Julian Zolney, which stands in
front of the municipal building in ST.
Louis.
There has been a renewed interest in
the erection of fine monuments to the
soldiers and sailors of the American wars.
The crude figures marking the graves of
many soldiers in New England grave
yards are In disfavOr. The new memo
rails are designed to be more worthy of
the cause for which these brave men
fought. The Allegheny county memorial
to the soldiers and sailors of the civil war
has taken the form of a fine building
erected in Pittsburgh. It's front is dec
GRATED with a piece of statuary by
Charles keck which is distinctive in its
magnificence. 1t is entitled America
and represents the nation as a young and
vigorous woman. The pose combines
strength. aggressiveness ard quiet dig
nifty.
The award for the erection of the SOL
diers and sailors memorial at Albany
\. Y. has recently been given Il
Harmon A. Mcneil. the president of the
| National Society of Sculptors. The de-
sign is an elaborate conception contain
ing forty figures. The has relief at one
end shows Victory supporting drumme,
boy AT the other end soldier is repre-
scented bidding his wife farewell. and or
the front is an allegorical figure repre-
senting the nation.
An interesting memorial statue showing
great feeling in its composition has beer