DOI chapter:
Chapter VI Our Equestrian Statues
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.65493#0191
AMERICAN SCULPTURE
side of American life destined to pass
from our view, or whether, on the
other hand, they are of the historic
portrait order, as are our most of the
Old World equestrians, it is clear that
the personal vision prevails. The note
of romance is present; perhaps we
scarcely realize how much the so-called
dumb beast contributes to that. Mr.
Proctor’s mastery of animal form,
whether in equine or other shape, is
certain, plain, delightful. Leaving our
horses for a moment, where shall we
find a “Tyger” as terrible and as
“burning bright” as the Proctor
Golden Tiger for Princeton, a creature
none the less awe-inspiring though
seen in sphinx-like repose? Decidedly,
the man has the gift for animals; I
shall never forget how under Mr.
Proctor’s playful influence, one of the
dullest and mangiest kittens I ever
saw suddenly leaped up into a miracle
of feline grace.
STATUES
141
side of American life destined to pass
from our view, or whether, on the
other hand, they are of the historic
portrait order, as are our most of the
Old World equestrians, it is clear that
the personal vision prevails. The note
of romance is present; perhaps we
scarcely realize how much the so-called
dumb beast contributes to that. Mr.
Proctor’s mastery of animal form,
whether in equine or other shape, is
certain, plain, delightful. Leaving our
horses for a moment, where shall we
find a “Tyger” as terrible and as
“burning bright” as the Proctor
Golden Tiger for Princeton, a creature
none the less awe-inspiring though
seen in sphinx-like repose? Decidedly,
the man has the gift for animals; I
shall never forget how under Mr.
Proctor’s playful influence, one of the
dullest and mangiest kittens I ever
saw suddenly leaped up into a miracle
of feline grace.
STATUES
141