#Daniel Chester French

[rabbitcruiser]

President Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865 after being shot the previous evening by actor John Wilkes Booth.

#Robert Russin #Mount Rushmore National Memorial #Gutzon Borglum #USA #J. Otto Schweizer #Gettysburg National Military Park #Henry K. Bush-Brown #Stanley J. Watts #Abraham Lincoln #died #death #15 April 1865 #US history #anniversary #original photography #sculpture #tourist attraction #summer 2019 #travel #vacation #Daniel Chester French #landmark #architecture #cityscape

[roadtripnewengland]

The #OldNorthBridge along the #MinutemanTrail in Concord, MA. It was here some of the first shots of the #AmericanRevolution were fired. “The Shot Heard Round the World” per #RalphWaldoEmerson’s Concord Hymn- and the Emerson house in which his Grandfather’s family a short walk away.

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You’ll find an obelisk dedicated in 1836 on the “British side” of the river, with the graves of British soldiers that fell in the battle to one side. Walking over the replica bridge you’ll find a Minuteman Statue by #DanielChesterFrench installed in 1885 for the centennial celebration. #igersnewengland #gersboston #visitma #tt #ttot #travelbloggers #minutemantrail @ Old North Bridge

#old north bridge #Revolution #american revolution #1775 #1776 #concord #concord Massachusetts #Massachusetts #history #historical #Daniel Chester French #minuteman

[totallynotpuri]

There’s this sculpture by Daniel Chester French, the same man who made the sculpture of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial, named The Angel of Death and the Sculptor

#art #sculpture #marble carving #Daniel Chester French #Philza

[mileuri]

#sculpture #Daniel Chester French #art #Mourning Victory

[o-the-mts]

Photo of the Day

"The Angel of the Waters" bearing fruit, September 2007

A sculpture by Daniel Chester French is part of a memorial philanthropist George Robert White in Boston Public Garden. Someone has whimsically added fresh fruit

Each day in 2023 I will be posting one of my favorite photographs from the past.

#photo of the day #boston #boston public garden #daniel chester french #public sculpture #original photograph

[snacking-on-art-2022]

Daniel Chester French born on April 20th, (1850-1931) ~  Benediction, 1922, bronze cast

[purelegnces]

𝐈 . . . 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 !

name . . . marguerite florence potter. nicknames . . . maggie, mags, daisy. age . . . twenty nine. sexuality . . . bisexual. date of birth . . . june forth. place of birth . . . hawkins, indiana. gender . . . woman. pronouns . . . she + her. current location . . . the ton. languages . . . english, french, some spanish.

𝐈𝐈 . . . 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 !

zodiac . . . gemini. mbti . . . enfp. bad habits . . . constant hair tugging and movement. secret talent . . . can carry a tune but doesn't like to sing in front of others. hobbies . . . painting, drawing, sketching. fears . . . wild animals. other mentionable details . . . is deep down a people pleaser.

𝐈𝐈𝐈 . . . 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 !

faceclaim . . . olivia cooke. height . . . five foot five. hair colour . . . auburn. eye colour . . . brown. scars . . . above her left brown from a fallen bowl hitting her as a child.

𝐈𝐕 . . . 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 !

parents names . . . phillip potter and danielle potter nee whitney. parents relationship . . . widowed, phillip deceased eight years ago. siblings names . . . only child, no siblings. pets . . . a tabby cat named chester and a plethora of horses. income . . . upperclass, untitled but well known. residence . . . the ton, currently.

𝐕 . . . 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘 !

may contain: mentions of child loss, abuse, bruises, death.

a marriage of convenience, that's all that was afforded for phillip and danielle, they were merely strangers as many were and for months, years even, there seemed to be a glimmer of hope, and yet that glimmer sparkled until it fizzled out. there was no love in their marriage, there was nothing but the feeling of being trapped and alone.

phillip was charming, and handsome, with curls of auburn hair and eyes so falsly warm that as soon as he had charmed her, danielle was whisked away to be wed, her parents happily handing their only daughter away, but danielle knew nothing of him and as she tried the less interested he became. phillip was only looking for a wife, a name to allow his father to pass down the family business, that was their deal, phillip settles and he can continue the family name.

it took years to conceive, though not for lack of trying but that was no ones fault but the gods, instead phillip turned colder, and pale skin turns purple with every loss as the moon turns, and as years passed and heir was never received.

but one child was born to the married pair, with thick auburn hair and her mothers eyes, a beauty to behold but never her fathers favourite, instead he favoured the drink and the men in the pub, paid for women when danielle sat at home with the babe.

over the years, marguerite knew her father didn't love them, and when he did, it showed in tears and bruises, in love that stained warm skin pale, he showed his love in ways that needed to be covered and even as a child she vowed to never end up married.

a smart girl, showed her love in gifts and smiles, but she's destined to be alone and she's okay with that, she prefers her friends happiness to be seen than to have someone like her mother did, and yet her mother now pale with a dying sickness asks her to attend the one thing she dreads each year, to make the effort to find someone to love her the way phillip could never love them.

#intro. #whoops #this is gross and bad.

[20th-century-personalities]

Her face and figure were immortalized throughout New York City. For Adolph Weinman, she was the gilded “Civic Fame,” the city’s loftiest effigy, atop the Municipal Building in Lower Manhattan, across the street from City Hall. Attilio Piccirilli used her likeness in his monument to the mariners of the sunken U.S.S. Maine at the entrance to Central Park on Columbus Circle. She was the model for Henry Augustus Lukeman’s sculpture “Memory,” at Broadway and West 106th Street, in honor of Isidor and Ida Straus, who drowned when the Titanic sunk. She is Daniel Chester French’s granite maiden guarding the Brooklyn entrance to the Manhattan Bridge.

#Audrey Munson #actress #model #silent screen #New York City #landmarks

[lunamarish]

The sons of god saw the daughters of men that they were fair, by Daniel Chester French 1923 [here]

#Daniel Chester #marble #marmo #sculpture #scultura #art #arte

[detournementsmineurs]

"Statue Equestre de Georges Washington" bronze de Daniel Chester French (1900) et une Tour Eiffel entraperçue by night, Paris, février 2023.

#sculpture #Washington #ChesterFrench #Eiffel #Paris

[evilhorse]

Killraven is not conscious of Daniel Chester French’s imposing statue rising behind him…

#amazing adventures #war of the worlds #killraven #jonathan killraven #the Lincoln memorial #abraham lincoln #statue #come to life #washington dc #uh oh #dystopia #the future #2019 #don mcgregor #herb trimpe #marvel comics #comics #70s comics #bronze age comics

[rabbitcruiser]

The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. on May 30, 1922.

#Lincoln Memorial #dedicated #30 May 1922 #anniversary #US history #USA #Washington Street #summer 2009 #Abraham Lincoln #architecture #sculpture #public art #tourist attraction #landmark #cityscape #National Mall #reflecting pool #Henry Bacon #Daniel Chester French #Greek Revival–style #Washington Monument #Gettysburg Address #original photography #Washington DC

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 4.20

Beer Birthdays

Marcello Carneiro (1960)

Des de Moor (1961)

Brenden Dobel (1970)

Drew Beechum (1974)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Lionel Hampton; jazz vibraphonist (1908)

James McAvoy; actor (1979)

Joan Miro; artist (1893)

Odilon Redon; artist (1840)

George Takei; actor (1940)

Famous Birthdays

Pietro Aretino; Italian writer (1492)

Marcus Aurelius; Roman philosopher (121 C.E.)

Peter S. Beagle; writer (1939)

Joe Bonner; jazz pianist (1948)

Carmen Electra; model, actor (1972)

Nina Foch; actor (1924)

Daniel Chester French; artist, sculptor (1850)

Crispin Glover; actor (1964)

Barney Gumble; fictional character (1956)

Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf; entertainer (1962)

Adolf Hitler; German dictator (1889)

Clint Howard; actor (1959)

Jessica Lange; actor (1949)

Joey Lawrence; actor (1976)

David Leland; actor (1947)

Harold Lloyd; actor, comedian (1893)

Ira Louvin; country singer (1924)

Don Mattingly; New York Yankees 1B (1961)

Karl Mueller; Swiss physicist (1927)

Ryan O'Neal; actor (1941)

Tito Puente; jazz percussionist (1923)

Henry Renaud; jazz pianist (1925)

Rob Riggle; actor, comedian (1970)

Andy Serkis; actor (1964)

John Paul Stevens; U.S. Supreme Court justice (1920)

Georg Telemann; German composer (1748)

Michael Turner; comic book artist (1971)

Luther Vandross; pop singer (1951)

Ian Watson; writer (1943)

#Birthdays

[tfc2211]

Photograph of The Minute Man, a statue by Daniel Chester French erected in 1875 in Concord, Massachusetts. Although French had made sketches of some descendants of Isaac Davis, the first colonial killed during the fight at the North Bridge, April 19, 1775 (who was also the commander of the Acton Minute Men, one of the companies that fought there), French later wrote that he meant to depict in his statue the typical minute man of 1775. The first stanza of Emerson's Concord Hymn is inscribed at the base. Captain John Parker of the Lexington MilitiaThe statue is located in Minute Man National Historical Park. It is commonly called the Concord Minuteman, and is often confused with Captain John Parker of the Lexington Militia in Lexington by the English sculptor Henry Hudson Kitson, from 1899.

#The Minute Man Statue #Concord MA

[fam2373]

Journal Entry: A Profound Visit to the Lincoln Memorial.

Date: April 15, 2024.

Today, I visited the Lincoln Memorial, which was enlightening and moving. Travelers from Europe and Japan joined us, all eager to learn more about one of America's most recognizable icons. Our guide, Michael, a thoroughly knowledgeable and enthusiastic historian, laid the groundwork for a remarkable investigation of history and its long-term impact on modern society.

As we climbed up the steps of this imposing monument, Michael explained that the memorial, finished in 1922 and designed by Henry Bacon, is greatly influenced by Greek Doric architecture—a conscious choice to represent democracy and the enduring character of Lincoln's contributions. The thirty-six columns surrounding the tower reflect the states of the Union at the time of Lincoln's assassination, providing a sad reminder of a nation torn apart by civil conflict yet seeking unity.

Inside, the mournful atmosphere and sheer magnitude of Daniel Chester French's Lincoln statue made me pause. Seated but intimidating, Lincoln's monument looks forth across the Reflecting Pool with calm determination. Michael observed that French's representation sought to capture the spirit of Lincoln's leadership—his strength, compassion, and genuine devotion to national unity.

As we assembled, Michael read aloud from the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address, which flanked the inside. He emphasized how these lectures, with their themes of unity, freedom, and human dignity, resonated well beyond the boundaries of the United States, inspiring personalities, and movements worldwide. His tale crossed generations, connecting Lincoln's era with today's concerns and hopes.

Michael's worldwide perspective boosted our comprehension significantly. He discussed how Lincoln's ideas impacted democratic movements worldwide, from Europe to Asia. To support his arguments, he shared anecdotes from leaders who acknowledged Lincoln as a key figure in their fights for equality and justice. This created a spirited conversation among our group, with several offering opinions on the impact of historical people in their respective countries.

As the sun began to set, spreading long shadows across the National Mall, we stood motionless momentarily, gazing out over the Reflecting Pool toward the Washington Monument. It was a reflective moment, considering not only Lincoln's monumental history but also the venue's role in more recent history, most notably the 1963 March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, which echoed Lincoln's vision and extended his call for justice.

Leaving the Lincoln Memorial, I felt enlightened and connected in ways I hadn't expected.

 Michael's stories and the debates they sparked among our diverse group reinforced the concept that the themes we addressed were universal while we were studying American history.

This tour served as a compelling reminder that monuments are more than just stone and mortar; they are living canvases with tales that continue to inspire and challenge us. The Lincoln Memorial, with its grandeur and solemnity, is a tribute to enduring principles that continue to affect a nation and the entire world.

I collected all the images and wish to share them with you all. See below for citations. After our tour, we also visited the museum. Thank you.

“Abraham Lincoln “by National Park Service

Learn more about our 16th president, who is honored here.

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