Heroic Bust of Christ, marble, modeled 1896; cut 1904

Heroic Bust of Christ, marble, modeled 1896; cut 1904

Gallery Two, Texas Gallery

Ney completed this bust of Christ in hopes that it would be exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Unfortunately, the bust was never placed on display due to space restrictions and was later sold to a private collector. Ney, though raised devoutly Catholic, had ambiguous views on Christianity later in life. Also notable, this piece is meant to be viewed from below--it is foreshortened for that purpose. It's thought it was meant to subtly highlight her skills at monumental figures. (On loan from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Gift of Mrs. Varner Brown Moor in Memory of her Mother, Rosa Maddox Brown 1915.3)

Ney, Elisabet, 1833-1907

Elisabet Ney Museum: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/elisabet-ney-museum

1904

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On loan from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Gift of Mrs. Varner Brown Moor in Memory of her Mother, Rosa Maddox Brown 1915.3