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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 20: Italy.—May to September, 1839.—Age, 28. (search)
s as to the future. Sumner recognized at once his genius, and was particularly struck with the Orpheus on which he was at work. He not only cheered the artist with hopeful words, but wrote many letf earnest acts of kindness. Crawford was then modelling one of his first statues, representing Orpheus descending into Hades to redeem Eurydice; and Sumner, impressed by the beauty and spirit of theHe visited Italy in 1835, and studied under Thorwaldsen at Rome. Among his chief works are the Orpheus (1840), in the Boston Athenaeum; the colossal equestrian statue of Washington at Richmond; the imes by Canova, and has since been carried so far by Thorwaldsen. Crawford is now modelling an Orpheus descending into Hell. The figure is as large as life. He has just charmed with his lyre the t! I shall then hear from the letters about Crawford. How good it would be, if the Franklin and Orpheus were both ordered! Take Preston to Thorwaldsen's studio and the Vatican. What a delicious t
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 21: Germany.—October, 1839, to March, 1840.—Age, 28-29. (search)
on't like him. There is such a predominance of brick-dust in his coloring and such sameness in his countenances, as to tire one soon. One of his large frescos is Orpheus In the Glyptothek demanding, begging I should say, Eurydice of Pluto. Every thing stands still at the sound of his lyre. Cerberus lies quiet at his feet; he live. Give all thou canst, and let me dream the rest. Yours of Rome, 11th November, I found on my arrival at this place. I am delighted at the success of the Orpheus. I am glad you have written about Crawford for the Knickerbocker. My letters are strangely behind, and I have no advices with regard to what I wrote home. I sh. Tell Crawford to write me. I rely much for my future happiness upon my friends in Europe. Don't let me lose the vision of Rome and of art! Who has ordered the Orpheus? I hope you have knocked away those books on which I stand. Reference to books carved under his bust. Remember me to Mrs. Greene, la petitePonto, Pasquali,
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, January 4. (search)
, of his age, I have ever known. He proposes to stay in Europe two or three years more; to visit Germany, France, and perhaps Spain, as well as England, Scotland, and Ireland. I leave Berlin in a few days for Heidelberg, whence I shall go down the Rhine to Cologne, then to Brussels, Antwerp, London. If I can do aught for you at home, you will let me know. Can I see Sparks for you? Ah! my journey approaches its end; I shall soon be shelved in America, away from these sights which have filled me with so many throbs; down to the bottom of the well I must throw the magic rod. Tell Crawford to write me. I rely much for my future happiness upon my friends in Europe. Don't let me lose the vision of Rome and of art! Who has ordered the Orpheus? I hope you have knocked away those books on which I stand. Reference to books carved under his bust. Remember me to Mrs. Greene, la petitePonto, Pasquali, A servant of Mr. Greene. and all. Ever affectionately yours, Charles Sumner.
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 23: return to his profession.—1840-41.—Age, 29-30. (search)
d, Rome. Boston, March 31, 1841. dear Crawford,—You have, perhaps, already heard from Greene that I had started a subscription paper to procure your admirable Orpheus for the Boston Athenaeuin. The sum I proposed to raise is now subscribed,— twenty-five hundred dollars. I feel that this will not be an adequate compensation foru a living profit, and will be the forerunner, I trust, of other and more profitable orders. Your name is already honorably known throughout our country, and the Orpheus, on its arrival, will confirm your fame. Be of good cheer, then. Is it not coming to pass as I foretold in Rome? Lord Mansfield, one of the greatest lawyers En of Achilles, which is the chief ornament of Felton's house. Tell Greene he must write us the history of that. How did he come by it? Has the engraving of your Orpheus been published in the Ape? What is there new in Rome? What works have you in hand, and how are the other artists doing? Is Thorwaldsen there? Give my love to
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 24: Slavery and the law of nations.—1842.—Age, 31. (search)
published in 1842. Write some stirring words that shall move the whole land. Send them home, and we will publish them. To Thomas Crawford, Rome. Boston, May 14, 1842. my dear Crawford,--. . . After I had completed my subscription for the Orpheus,—that is, after I had got all the names on paper that I supposed would subscribe,—I put the subscription-paper into a pigeon-hole without collecting the money, where it lay undisturbed, among other documents, till I was aroused from my slumbers n has just left me, and sends his cordial regards. We have been sad at parting with Longfellow. He sailed from New York for Havre on 27th April, to pass the summer at a watering-place on the Rhine, and to return home in October. When will the Orpheus be finished? Pray tell me all about it as the work proceeds, and how you are satisfied with it. Where does Greene live now? Give him my love. He must write to some of us. Ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To Lord Morpeth, at St. L
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 25: service for Crawford.—The Somers Mutiny.—The nation's duty as to slavery.—1843.—Age, 32. (search)
five hundred dollars for a marble copy of the Orpheus, then only in plaster, to be placed in the Boger offering any impediment to the passage. Orpheus steps forward with earnest action,—reaching won, the privilege of exhibiting them with the Orpheus; and, by the advice of friends, his own bust t Museum of Boston cannot fail to observe the Orpheus, where it stands, not only as a piece of nobiculties in the way of a proper place for the Orpheus, but I shall do as well as I can for you. Dixpheus, to accompany a very good sketch of the Orpheus. Ever yours, Charles Sumner. To Dr. Lnaeum at present. The lights would kill even Orpheus. Write me when it may be expected. I propos.—Again my pen turns to you. This morning the Orpheus arrived in Boston; and I have been wearying mne. The sun is bright; the day is fair. The Orpheus arrived this morning; so did Mackenzie. I ha dear Lieber,—You ask for my first sight of Orpheus. It has been most melancholy. I am glad the[6 more...
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, chapter 30 (search)
some oysters. Will you come? I will join you. . . . You know Choate leaves the Senate, March 1. How Clay's sun is rising! He will be our President! To Thomas Crawford. Boston, Jan. 30, 1844. my dear Crawford,—You already know that the Orpheus has been most successfully restored. A person whose attention was not particularly directed to the scars would not discern any signs of the accident. I was gratified by the fondness and admiration which Dexter showed for the statue. He was pr he may further atone for the much evil he has caused to the country by his recklessness, vulgarity, and insubordination. Ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To Thomas Crawford, Rome. Boston, April 30, 1844. my dear Crawford,—.. The Orpheus has been kept in a locked apartment all winter, waiting for genial spring, when the world should be invited to visit it. In our frozen region spring comes tardily, and it is only now that we feel that the time is arrived for the exhibition. The