Elisabet Ney, Sculptor (1916)

By Bride Neill Taylor

Book Overview

Elisabet Ney, Sculptor (1916) is a biographical book written by Bride Neill Taylor about the life and works of Elisabet Ney, a German-American sculptor. The book takes the reader on a journey through Ney's life, from her childhood in Germany to her move to the United States and her rise to prominence as a sculptor. The book explores Ney's artistic style and the themes that she explored in her work, including portraits of notable figures such as Otto von Bismarck and Sam Houston. It also delves into her personal life, including her marriage to Scottish scientist Dr. Edmund Montgomery and her friendships with other artists and intellectuals of the time.Taylor's writing is both informative and engaging, providing detailed insights into Ney's life and work while also conveying the passion and creativity that drove the sculptor throughout her career. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Elisabet Ney, as well as for those interested in the history of art and sculpture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164632620
• ISBN13: 9781164632627
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"