Curator's Choice: Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Name: Curator's Choice: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Uploaded: 2013-02-14T00:27:14Z
Duration: P390S
Description: Thayer Tolles, a curator in the American Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, talks about the life and work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who she describes as “arguably the greatest American sculptor of the late 19th century.” The sculptures “Victory” and “Standing Lincoln” receive particular attention.

Clip: Season 2013 Episode 90 | 6m 30s

Thayer Tolles, a curator in the American Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, talks about the life and work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who she describes as “arguably the greatest American sculptor of the late 19th century.” The sculptures “Victory” and “Standing Lincoln” receive particular attention.

Aired: 02/14/13

Rating: NR

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Curator's Choice: Augustus Saint-Gaudens

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