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Augustus Saint-Gaudens Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Augustus Saint-Gaudens · 1848 – 1907

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer (Mariana Griswold) (1890)

1890 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 51 x 19 cm

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Art Movement: Beaux-Arts
Color Palette: Earthy

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The Puritan

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond

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Art Movement: Beaux-Arts Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

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The Puritan

1899 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 77 x 47 cm

Experience the solemn realism of Saint-Gaudens's bronze Puritan sculpture, capturing 19th-century piety; discover this masterpiece of American art today.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

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Dunrobin (1884)

1884

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Nikh Eiphnh – Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1902

Discover Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ ‘Nikh Eiphnh,’ a stunning marble bust of a classical nymph. Explore this 1902 sculpture's realism & timeless beauty – a masterpiece of American art.

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Art Movement: Beaux-Arts
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Abraham Lincoln (1923) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1923

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Adams Memorial

1969

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Judge Edwards Pierrepont, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1874

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Stanley Matthews and His Wife Mary – Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1904 · original 82 x 119 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Rev. Dr. Alexander Hamilton Vinton by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1905 · original 89 x 61 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Diana (1894) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1894

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Margaretta Willoughby Pierrepont (1874)

1874

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Charles Cotesworth Beaman by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1894 · original 66 x 38 cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Violet Sargent (1890) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1890 · original 127 x 86 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Diana – Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1889

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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General Sherman Monument

1902

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Diana of the Tower by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Jules Bastien Lepage, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

original 37 x 26 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Francis Davis Millet (1879) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1879 · original 27 x 17 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Florence Gibbs

1872

Explore Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ 'Florence Gibbs,' a neoclassical marble bust embodying beauty & dignity. Admire its refined detail & classical style – a timeless American sculpture.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Kenyon Cox – Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1889

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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The Puritan, 1899, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1899

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Eva Rohr by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, 1872

1872

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Robert Louis Stevenson, 1899, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1899

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Inaugural Medal, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1905

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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The artist

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1848 – 1907

Quick facts

Top 3 worksMrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer (Mariana Griswold), The Puritan
Topics exploredsculpture, classical art, female figure, bronze, american art
Corpus themesclassical ideals, american identity
NationalityIreland
Art period19th Century
Movementsbeaux-arts, neoclassicism
Works on APS28
Top-ranked workMrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer (Mariana Griswold)

Biography

A Legacy Forged in Bronze: The Life and Art of Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1848, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s journey to becoming one of America's most celebrated sculptors began with humble origins. His early life was marked by a transatlantic shift; at just six months old, his family immigrated to New York City, where his father practiced the trade of shoemaking. This blend of Irish and French heritage would subtly inform Saint-Gaudens’s artistic sensibility—a unique fusion of classical ideals and an emerging American identity. From a young age, he displayed a remarkable aptitude for visual arts, initially honing his skills as an apprentice cameo cutter before formally studying at the Cooper Union and the National Academy of Design. These formative years laid the groundwork for a career that would redefine sculpture in the United States, moving beyond mere imitation to embrace a distinctly American voice.

European Influences and Artistic Development

The pursuit of artistic mastery led Saint-Gaudens across the Atlantic to Europe in 1867. He first immersed himself in the vibrant art scene of Paris, studying at the École des Beaux-Arts under François Jouffroy. This period was crucial, exposing him to the prevailing academic style and the rich sculptural traditions of France. However, it was his subsequent sojourn to Rome that truly solidified his artistic foundation. Surrounded by the remnants of classical antiquity, Saint-Gaudens absorbed the principles of form, composition, and naturalism that would become hallmarks of his work. He wasn’t simply replicating ancient models; he was internalizing a philosophy of art—a belief in the power of sculpture to convey emotion, narrative, and enduring human values. His early works, like *Hiawatha*, reveal this nascent synthesis of classical technique with contemporary subject matter, hinting at the innovative path he would forge. He returned to New York in 1875, equipped not just with technical skill but a refined artistic vision.

Monuments to Memory: Major Achievements and Artistic Style

Saint-Gaudens’s career blossomed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, marked by a series of monumental commissions that cemented his reputation as America's premier sculptor. The *Admiral David Farragut Monument* (1881) in New York City was an early triumph, showcasing his ability to capture both grandeur and psychological depth. However, it was the *Robert Gould Shaw Memorial* (1884-1897), dedicated on Boston Common, that truly established him as a master storyteller in bronze. This poignant depiction of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment—one of the first African American units to fight in the Civil War—was revolutionary for its time. Saint-Gaudens eschewed traditional heroic poses, instead portraying the soldiers in a dynamic march, conveying both their courage and vulnerability with remarkable realism. Standing Lincoln (1884-1887) in Chicago, replicated in other locations, stands as another testament to his skill in portraiture, capturing the solemnity and wisdom of the 16th President. His later works, such as the *William Tecumseh Sherman Monument* (1892-1903) and the equestrian statue of *General John Logan* (1894-1897), continued to demonstrate his mastery of scale and composition. Beyond monumental public art, Saint-Gaudens also left an indelible mark on American coinage, designing the iconic $20 “Double Eagle” and $10 “Indian Head” gold coins—widely regarded as some of the most beautiful coins ever minted.

The Cornish Colony and a Lasting Influence

Saint-Gaudens’s influence extended beyond his own artistic output. In 1885, he established the "Cornish Colony" in New Hampshire, transforming a rural farm into a thriving artistic community. This haven attracted painters, sculptors, writers, and architects—a gathering of creative minds that fostered innovation and collaboration. The Cornish Colony became a symbol of the American Renaissance, embodying a spirit of artistic experimentation and national pride. Saint-Gaudens was not only a prolific artist but also a dedicated teacher, mentoring a generation of sculptors who carried on his legacy. His emphasis on naturalism, technical skill, and emotional depth profoundly shaped the course of American sculpture. He championed the Beaux-Arts ideal—a commitment to classical forms and rigorous training—while simultaneously forging a uniquely American aesthetic that celebrated the nation’s history, heroes, and ideals. His work continues to inspire awe and admiration, reminding us of the power of art to commemorate, to provoke thought, and to elevate the human spirit.

Questions & Answers

What are the birthplace and birth year of Augustus Saint-Gaudens?

Augustus Saint-Gaudens was born in Dublin in 1848.

How many artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens are available to browse?

You can browse 28 artworks by Augustus Saint-Gaudens on the All Artworks page.

Where can I see the color profile of Augustus Saint-Gaudens's work?

Augustus Saint-Gaudens's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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