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John Rogers autograph letter signed, 1 page, 5" x 8", New York, December 14, 1867. Writing to Mr. Cheney, the celebrated American sculptor expresses his appreciation for the recipient’s interest in his work and mentions an enclosed photograph of himself taken in his studio. Rogers notes: "I believe [it] is considered pretty good except that it gives the effect of a darker person than I am." He adds that the group on his modeling stand was “then very nearly finished in clay.” A warm, engaging letter reflecting Rogers’s artistic pride and sense of humor. In fine condition.
John Rogers (October 30, 1829 – July 26, 1904) was an American sculptor who produced very popular, relatively inexpensive figurines in the latter 19th century. He became famous for his small genre sculptures, popularly termed "Rogers Groups", which were mass-produced in cast plaster. Instead of working in bronze and marble, he sculpted in more affordable plaster, and painted the color of putty to hide dust. Rogers was inspired by popular novels, poems and prints as well as the scenes he saw around him
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