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| + | == Edward Virginius Valentine == | ||
| − | [[Datei:Maury.jpg|thumb|350px|Source: The Pillar of Beauty: Art in Freemasonry]] | + | [[Datei:Maury.jpg|thumb|350px|Source: The Pillar of Beauty: Art in Freemasonry.<br> |
| + | Statue of Matthew Fontaine Maury on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.<br> | ||
| + | Confederate naval officer and explorer Matthew Fontaine Maury was known as the “Pathfinder of the Seas.” Although he never fought a battle and was prone to seasickness, Maury became one of the U.S. Navy’s most accomplished officers. | ||
| + | The carefully conceived allegorical theme is a tribute to Maury’s study of the ocean, winds and currentsThe enigmatic nature of his statue reflects his unusual place in the pantheon of Confederate and Virginia heroes. The carefully conceived allegorical theme is a tribute to Maury’s study of the ocean, winds and currents. It was dedicated November 11, 1929, and rests in the intersection with Belmont Avenue. Maury’s grave can be found in President’s Circle at Hollywood Cemetery.]] | ||
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Brother Edward Virginius Valentine (1838-1930) | Brother Edward Virginius Valentine (1838-1930) | ||
| + | '''Source: The Pillar of Beauty: Art in Freemasonry.''' | ||
Bro. Valentine was born on November 12, 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. He studied in in Paris with Couture and Jouffroy, in Italy under Bonanti, and in Berlin with August Kiss. Valentine specialized in sculpting notable Southerners and fellow Virginians, but his most notable works included the Recumbent Lee statue at Washington & Lee University, and the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Jefferson Hotel. In an artistic career that spanned 50 yeas, Valentine worked in clay, plaster, marble and bronze to produce portrait busts, ideal figures and public sculpture. | Bro. Valentine was born on November 12, 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. He studied in in Paris with Couture and Jouffroy, in Italy under Bonanti, and in Berlin with August Kiss. Valentine specialized in sculpting notable Southerners and fellow Virginians, but his most notable works included the Recumbent Lee statue at Washington & Lee University, and the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Jefferson Hotel. In an artistic career that spanned 50 yeas, Valentine worked in clay, plaster, marble and bronze to produce portrait busts, ideal figures and public sculpture. | ||
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Edward Valentine briefly headed the Valentine Richmond History Center, which was founded by his brother, Mann S. Valentine II. Edward Valentine’s restored studio is now a part of the Valentine Richmond History Center was a member of Dove Lodge No. 51 in Richmond, VA. He was a member of Dove Lodge No. 51 in Richmond, VA. | Edward Valentine briefly headed the Valentine Richmond History Center, which was founded by his brother, Mann S. Valentine II. Edward Valentine’s restored studio is now a part of the Valentine Richmond History Center was a member of Dove Lodge No. 51 in Richmond, VA. He was a member of Dove Lodge No. 51 in Richmond, VA. | ||
| − | == Biography == | + | === Biography === |
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| + | '''Source: Wikipedia''' | ||
He was born on November 12, 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. He studied in Europe: in Paris with Couture and Jouffroy, in Italy under Bonanti, and with August Kiss in Berlin. He briefly headed the Valentine Richmond History Center, which was founded by his brother, Mann S. Valentine, Jr. He died on October 19, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia. | He was born on November 12, 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. He studied in Europe: in Paris with Couture and Jouffroy, in Italy under Bonanti, and with August Kiss in Berlin. He briefly headed the Valentine Richmond History Center, which was founded by his brother, Mann S. Valentine, Jr. He died on October 19, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia. | ||
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*Recumbent Lee, marble, Lexington, Virginia, 1875 | *Recumbent Lee, marble, Lexington, Virginia, 1875 | ||
*Stonewall Jackson Monument, bronze. Lexington Virginia, 1891 | *Stonewall Jackson Monument, bronze. Lexington Virginia, 1891 | ||
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*Jefferson Davis, Monument Avenue, bronze, Richmond, Virginia, 1907, and New Orleans, Louisiana, 1911 | *Jefferson Davis, Monument Avenue, bronze, Richmond, Virginia, 1907, and New Orleans, Louisiana, 1911 | ||
*John James Audubon, bronze, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1910 | *John James Audubon, bronze, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1910 | ||
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Edward Virginius Valentine
Source: The Pillar of Beauty: Art in Freemasonry.
Statue of Matthew Fontaine Maury on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.
Confederate naval officer and explorer Matthew Fontaine Maury was known as the “Pathfinder of the Seas.” Although he never fought a battle and was prone to seasickness, Maury became one of the U.S. Navy’s most accomplished officers. The carefully conceived allegorical theme is a tribute to Maury’s study of the ocean, winds and currentsThe enigmatic nature of his statue reflects his unusual place in the pantheon of Confederate and Virginia heroes. The carefully conceived allegorical theme is a tribute to Maury’s study of the ocean, winds and currents. It was dedicated November 11, 1929, and rests in the intersection with Belmont Avenue. Maury’s grave can be found in President’s Circle at Hollywood Cemetery.
Statue of Matthew Fontaine Maury on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.
Confederate naval officer and explorer Matthew Fontaine Maury was known as the “Pathfinder of the Seas.” Although he never fought a battle and was prone to seasickness, Maury became one of the U.S. Navy’s most accomplished officers. The carefully conceived allegorical theme is a tribute to Maury’s study of the ocean, winds and currentsThe enigmatic nature of his statue reflects his unusual place in the pantheon of Confederate and Virginia heroes. The carefully conceived allegorical theme is a tribute to Maury’s study of the ocean, winds and currents. It was dedicated November 11, 1929, and rests in the intersection with Belmont Avenue. Maury’s grave can be found in President’s Circle at Hollywood Cemetery.
Brother Edward Virginius Valentine (1838-1930)
Source: The Pillar of Beauty: Art in Freemasonry.
Bro. Valentine was born on November 12, 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. He studied in in Paris with Couture and Jouffroy, in Italy under Bonanti, and in Berlin with August Kiss. Valentine specialized in sculpting notable Southerners and fellow Virginians, but his most notable works included the Recumbent Lee statue at Washington & Lee University, and the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Jefferson Hotel. In an artistic career that spanned 50 yeas, Valentine worked in clay, plaster, marble and bronze to produce portrait busts, ideal figures and public sculpture.
Edward Valentine briefly headed the Valentine Richmond History Center, which was founded by his brother, Mann S. Valentine II. Edward Valentine’s restored studio is now a part of the Valentine Richmond History Center was a member of Dove Lodge No. 51 in Richmond, VA. He was a member of Dove Lodge No. 51 in Richmond, VA.
Biography
Source: Wikipedia
He was born on November 12, 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. He studied in Europe: in Paris with Couture and Jouffroy, in Italy under Bonanti, and with August Kiss in Berlin. He briefly headed the Valentine Richmond History Center, which was founded by his brother, Mann S. Valentine, Jr. He died on October 19, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia.
Works
- Recumbent Lee, marble, Lexington, Virginia, 1875
- Stonewall Jackson Monument, bronze. Lexington Virginia, 1891
- Matthew Fontaine Maury http://www.civilwar.si.edu/navies_maury.html bronze, 1869
- Williams Carter Wickham Monument, bronze. Monroe Park, Richmond, Virginia, 1891
- General Hugh Mercer Monument, Washington Avenue Historic District, 1906
- Robert E. Lee, National Statuary Hall Collection from the state of Virginia, marble, United States Capitol, Washington D.C., 1909
- Thomas Jefferson, marble, Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, Virginia, 1894
- Jefferson Davis, Monument Avenue, bronze, Richmond, Virginia, 1907, and New Orleans, Louisiana, 1911
- John James Audubon, bronze, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1910
