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Frederick Elliott Hart

Frederick Elliott Hart (1943 - 1999) was active/lived in District Of Columbia, Virginia.  Frederick Hart is known for Commemorative figure sculpture.

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Frederick Hart was a prominent late 20th century figurative sculptor. His view was that, "Art must touch our lives, our fears and cares; evoke our dreams and give hope to the darkness." He took the notion stated by playwright Tom Stoppard, who said "Modern art is innovation, without skill," and rejected this nihilism when developing the techniques that would earn him the title the "Rodin of our Century."

Beginning his life in Atlanta, and his career in Washington D.C., Hart was the epitome of the starving artist. He saw that he was spiritually descended by famed figurative masters such as August St. Gaudens and Daniel Chester French, but he failed to realize the fame these artists enjoyed. At Dupont Circle he could be found sculpting girlfriends, kids and buddies but not truly finding his calling. He became despondent with the lack of skill on the "modern" art scene, and more the notion that society had forgotten what it meant for something to be beautiful, timeless and everlast   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 19563 characters.]  Artist bio

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Ex Nihilo Figure 3
Frederick Elliott Hart
Southwest Gallery
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Price:  $180,000
Title:  Ex Nihilo Figure 3
Type:  Sculpture
Medium:  Bronze
Style:  Classical
Subject:  Figure/Portrait/Genre/Nude
Signature:  Signed
Year Created:  2008
Size:  50.00" x 53.00" x 22.00"
Edition:  6/8

Description:  "Ex Nihilo Figure 3" is a full-scale plaster of the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo commissioned as part of the "Creation Sculptures" for the Washington National Cathedral. Bronze editions made later and authorized by the Washington Cathedral.

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