WELCOME to the “Hermon A. MacNeil” — Virtual Gallery & Museum !
~ This Gallery celebrates Hermon Atkins MacNeil, American sculptor of the Beaux Arts School. MacNeil led a generation of sculptors in capturing many fading Native American images and American history in the realism of this classic style.
~ World’s Fairs, statues, public monuments, coins, and buildings across to country. Hot-links (on the lower right) lead to photos & info of works by MacNeil.
~ Hundreds of stories and photos posted here form this virtual MacNeil Gallery of works all across the U.S.A. New York to New Mexico — Oregon to South Carolina.
~ 2016 marked the 150th Anniversary of Hermon MacNeil’s birth on February 27,
Take a Virtual Journey
Since 2010 this website has transported viewers through the years and miles between 100’s of Hermon MacNeil’s statues & monuments throughout the USA.
For over one hundred years these sculptures have graced our parks, boulevards, and parkways; buildings, memorials, and gardens; campuses, capitols, and civic centers; museums, coinage, and private collections.
PERHAPS, you walk or drive by one of his public sculptures daily. HERE, you can gain awareness of this great sculptor and his many works. Maybe there are some near you! CHECK HERE!
In Flushing, New York, The World War Monument by Hermon MacNeil is inscribed:
“In Memory of Those
Who Gave Their Lives”
Roger Bow lives in Bayside, NY.
Last week, his life-long interest in collecting Standing Liberty Quarters,lead him to purchase a MacNeil Medallion.
In his order he added that he grew up in Flushing and always admired the World War Monument there.
I asked him if he would send me some pictures.
WELL, HE DID!
Lady Liberty at the Flushing Monument.
Lady Liberty of the SLQ and the Flushing Lady both by MacNeil
Hermon MacNeil at the feet of Lady Liberty.
In Memory of MacNeil and the Soldiers of Flushing.
The World War Monument in Flushing is a peaceful place that invites people to stop and rest.
Tribute to dough Boys by their hometown.
Names of Flushing Boys (A-J) who died in WWI
Liberty’s wings and shield.
Liberty’s wings and shield protect the names listed below them
Names of Veterans H-W.
Libeerty’s Bell and the Roman symbol the Fascee
Hi Dan,
Received the beautiful Medallion and your nice note. I took some photos this weekend at MacNeil’s War Monument.
I grew up appreciating this striking and poignant monument in my hometown. I didn’t fully appreciate it’s magnificence until I was older and had seen and visited other war memorials in other States. Her presence never fails to remind us of the bravery, sacrifice and resolve of our troops while depicting the spiritual comfort of the lost finally coming home.
I will take a closer look at the Washington Square Monument next time I am in the area. I never knew MacNeil sculpted that figure as well. Great to make these connections and will always make an effort to visit MacNeil’s works wherever I travel.
I appreciate your preserving his legacy and for the gifts that accompanied the medallion.
Feel free to use any of the photos attached to my 3 emails.
Best regards for a safe and healthy year,
Roger Bow
THANKS, ROGER!
Very Creative.
Take a Bow!
THANKS, ROGER! Roger Bow with his MacNeil Medallion at the Flushing Memorial on Sunday — (8-23-2020)
CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW FOR A SLIDESHOW:
The World War Monument in Flushing is a peaceful place that invites people to stop and rest.
Lady Liberty at the Flushing Monument.
In Memory of MacNeil and the Soldiers of Flushing.
Roger Bow with his MacNeil Medallion at the Flushing Memorial (8-23-2020)
Lady Liberty of the SLQ and the Flushing Lady both by MacNeil
Liberty’s wings and shield protect the names listed below them
This MacNeil Medallion is a 3" bronze medal with nickel plating minted in 2016 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Hermon Atkins MacNeil and the 100th Centenary year of the first minting of the Standing Liberty Quarter dollar. The face duplicates the obverse of MacNeil's original sculpture of Miss Liberty from 1916. The "M" beneath the 13th star is the only form of signature allowed for the sculptor.
<== NOW AVAILABLE ON EBAY the Hermon A. MacNeil Medallion
Nearby or far away, there is no ONE place to go and appreciate this wide range of art pieces. Located in cities from east to west coast, found indoors and out, public and hidden, these creations point us toward the history and values in which our lives as Americans have taken root.
Webmaster: Daniel Neil Leininger ~ HAMacNeil@gmail.com
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WE DESIRE YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS – Suggestions
1. Take digital photos of the entire work from several angles, including the surroundings.
2. Take close up photos of details that capture your imagination.
3. Look for MacNeil’s signature, often on bronze works. Photograph it too! See examples above.
4. Please, include a photo of yourself and/or those with you standing beside the work.
5. Add your comments or a blog of your adventure. It adds personal interest for viewers.
6. Send photos to HAMacNeil@gmail.com Contact me there with any questions. ~~ Webmaster