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Chesterwood Hosts Prominent Lincoln Historian And Sculptor11:07AM / Friday, July 17, 2009
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. - Chesterwood continues the celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial with a Studio Garden Party featuring guests Harold Holzer, Co-Chairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and prominent Lincoln scholar; and Chas Fagan, noted painter and monumental sculptor of U. S. Presidents including Lincoln.
The Studio Garden Party features 'cocktails and conversation' in Daniel Chester French’s studio garden on Saturday, August 1 from 5-8 pm. The cost is $75 per person.
The depiction of Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime is the topic of Mr. Holzer’s remarks, and Mr. Fagan will discuss the iconic representation of the sixteenth president after his death.
Harold Hozer, who is Co-Chairman of the U. S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, has authored, co-authored or edited 34 books about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. He is one of the country’s leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era.
Chas Fagan is a sculptor, portrait artist, and painter of national prominence based in North Carolina. A native of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Mr. Fagan graduated from Yale University. In 2001, he was commissioned by the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, to create 3 figures for placement next to the Cathedral’s altar.
On Sunday, August 2 from 1-4 pm, Mr. Fagan will demonstrate clay modeling for visitors to Chesterwood and display a maquette, a bronze sculpture and his clay model for the Lincoln bust he created for the Union League Club in New York City. This event is free with regular admission to Chesterwood.
Further information about the Studio Garden Party can found at www.chesterwood.org and reservations can be made by downloading the RSVP card from the web site or calling 413-298-3579 ext 210. Further information about Harold Holzer can be found at haroldholzer.com and about Chas Fagan at chasfagan.com. |
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