02593cam a22003253u 4500 52730 UtSlPG 20260610134220.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11013926 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NB Hutton, Laurence, 1843-1904 Portraits in Plaster, from the Collection of Laurence Hutton 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 2016-08-05 Produced by Chris Curnow, ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Portraits in Plaster, from the Collection of Laurence Hutton" by Laurence Hutton is a collection of biographical sketches accompanied by plaster masks, written in the late 19th century. The work documents Hutton's collection, which spans from renowned historical figures such as Sir Isaac Newton to contemporary performers like Edwin Booth, emphasizing the significance of these masks as veritable representations of their subjects. The collection serves as an artistic and historical exploration of portraiture, capturing the likenesses of individuals from various eras and walks of life. The opening of the volume presents the intriguing backstory of how Hutton's collection began when he stumbled upon a few neglected plaster casts in a dustbin in New York. It sets the stage for understanding the masks' origins, some dating back to figures like Dante and Tasso. Hutton explains the unique nature of these plaster casts as true representations of their subjects, free from artistic flattery or caricature. He reveals the detailed processes involved in creating these masks, showcasing his meticulous research into their authenticity, as well as the challenges he faced in identifying many of the figures represented. Through this introduction, Hutton not only establishes the framework for the rest of his collection but also invites readers to appreciate the deeper significance of these artistic works as tangible links to the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portraits Masks (Sculpture) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52730 93564 93564