Artist/Maker
Unidentified artist
Depicted
Richard Watson Gilder
(1844 - 1909)
Death mask of Richard Watson Gilder (1844–1909)
1909
Bronze, lost wax method
Overall: 12 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. ( 32.4 x 19 x 24.1 cm )
Gift of the heirs of Mr. Richard Watson Gilder
1948.83
Gilder, a native of Bordentown, N.J., made his mark in the field of journalism. He became editor of the publication "Hours at Home," and when it merged with "Scribner's Monthly" in 1870 he remained as assistant and then managing editor.
"Scribner's" eventually became "The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine," one of the leading periodicals of the last quarter of the 19th century, and Gilder was its editor in chief.
DescriptionDark brown/ochre patinated bronze.InscribedInscribed on inner surface [twice]: "R W Gilder 1909"
ClassificationsSCULPTURE
