philamuseum: Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who was born on this day in 1848, was recognized at the turn of

philamuseum:

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who was born on this day in 1848, was recognized at the turn of the century as the country’s finest sculptor and “Diana” is arguably his best-known work. See this goddess reign over our Great Stair Hall when you visit the museum.

Photo by Elizabeth Leitzell. “Diana, 1892–93, by Augustus Saint-Gaudens