#frederick macmonnies

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Miss Anne Mills Archbold by Frederick MacMonnies , 1902-03

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Mabel Conkling (1904). Frederick MacMonnies (American, 1863-1937). Oil on canvas. Terra Foundation for American Art.

Mabel Conkling displays the glamorous finery of her pale-blue and white dress and feathered hat as she stands commandingly before a tapestry that decorated the drawing room of Frederick MacMonnies's studio-home. The rich tints of the forest scene depicted in the weaving throw into relief the figure's light attire, pale complexion, and dark hair. The tall, narrow format of the painting emphasizes her majestic bearing.

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MM: Spreading a Little Boston Joy

MM: Spreading a Little Boston Joy

Last week, I returned to the courtyard of the Boston Public Library to spend a little time with this remarkable statue.  Every time I see it, I take a deep breath and drink in the pure joy of this work created by Frederick MacMonnies a century ago. Believe it or not, this goddess-child pair stirred up quite a bit of controversy 90 years ago.  They were banished from this location and shipped off …

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Frederick W. MacMonnies, 1898-1906

(American, 1863 - 1937)

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