Creator Record
Metadata
Name |
MacNeil, Hermon Atkins |
Dates & places of birth and death |
Born at Chelsea, Massachusetts, on February 27th, 1866. Died on October 2nd,1947. |
Nationality |
American |
Occupation |
Atkins was among the first who turned to the American scene for sculptural subjects, finding his source of inspiration in the life of the American Indian. He drew upon Indian folklore for his dramatic subjects, treated in the colorful, slightly impressionistic manner, with warm surfaces, softly emerging planes, and pleasing variations of texture. |
Relationships |
Son of John Clinton and Mary (Lash) MacNeil. |
Places of residence |
Massachusetts Paris, France Chicago |
Titles & Honors |
1896-1899: Rinehart Scholarship to spend four years in Rome 1916: received the commission to design the United States quarter dollar. 1917: medal of honor from The Architectural League of New York He had been the president of the National Sculpture Society, and a member of the Architectural League of New York, the National Academy of Design, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. |
Related Records
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2014.013 - Medal
Prayer for Rain Medal Society of Medalists 3, 1931. 2.9 in. Bronze. Uncirculated. Hermon A. MacNeil, Sc. Obverse: Indian prayer for rain Reverse: Hopi snake dance Edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS THIRD ISSUE
Record Type: Object
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S.1932.010 - Sculpture
"The Sun Vow" by Hermon Atkins MacNeil (1866-1947) Figure/Indian/old man/boy/warrior "An old [Native American] is seated on a skin thrown over a rock. He watches the flight of an arrow which a boy standing by his side has just loosed from a bow aimed upward. A feather headdress lies on the old [Native American's] knees. This ceremony was in use among the Sioux for testing the prowess of their young men. If the youth, aiming directly at the ...
Record Type: Object
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S.1948.001 - Sculpture
"Into the Unknown" by Hermon Atkins MacNeil (1866-1947) Figure/female/winged/carver/mystery "A winged female figure is seated sidewise on a classical capital, sheltered in the sweeps of her wings, her face turned inward into the block as she holds a chisel against the marble with her left hand. Her left knee is raised and her right foot braced under the angle volute of the capital. A piece of drapery falls over her left shoulder and betwe...
Record Type: Object
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S.1997.022 - Medal
"Prayer for Rain Medal" by Hermon Atkins MacNeil (1866-1947) Society of Medalists 3
Record Type: Object
