The Dying Gaul

A wide collection of 18th- to 19th-century sculptures can also be found throughout the rooms of Redwood. The subjects range from classical personages to figures in American history and art. At present, some of the larger pieces remain in storage until the restoration project has been totally completed.

Among Redwood's favorite pieces are a copy of a Roman piece, The Dying Gaul, the treasured "American School Boy" by Joseph Mozier, and "Transition" by William Greene Turner.

Sculptures currently on display include a marble bust of Paris by Canova, a William Wetmore Story statuette of William Shakespeare, "Pheidippides, Soldier of Marathon," by Jean-Pierre Cortot and a copy of Jean-Antoine Houdon's "George Washington," which is displayed outside the Library's front entrance

Paris, marble bust;
by Antonio Canova,
early 19th century

American Schoolboy                                    Pheidippides                                      Sidney Brooks

Joseph Mozier                                                Soldier of Marathon, Unk.                marble by Hiram Powers