02458cam a22003493u 4500 51890 UtSlPG 20260610134209.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 99001300 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NB Hart, Charles Henry, 1847-1918 Browere's Life Masks of Great Americans Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-04-29 Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Browere's Life Masks of Great Americans" by Charles Henry Hart is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the work of John Henri Isaac Browere, an artist renowned for creating life masks of prominent figures in American history, including Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. It explores the significance of Browere's work in the context of American art and the historical figures he captured, as well as the challenges he faced in achieving recognition for his contributions." "The opening of the text introduces readers to the genesis of Browere's life masks, illustrating how an interest in this art form evolved into a comprehensive collection. Hart provides insights into Browere’s early experiences with sculpture and how he developed his pioneering technique of creating life masks. The proem highlights the cultural importance of this art form, indicating that the masks Browere created served not only as artistic representations but also as historical documents that preserve the likenesses of influential Americans. As Hart outlines Browere's professional journey, the stage is set for a deeper exploration of the artistic and historical merits of his work." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sculpture, American Browere, John Henri Isaac, 1792-1834 Masks (Sculpture) United States -- Biography -- Portraits https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51890 92724 92724