Barnard, George Grey

1863 - George Grey Barnard was born 24th May in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago.

1883-1887 - He worked in P. T. Cavelier's atelier at Paris while he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.

1885 - His first masterpiece is "The Boy".

1910 - Love & Labor;The Unbroken Law, Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PAA strong Rodin influence is evident in his early work.

1912 - He completed several figures for the new state capitol at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

1917 - A colossal statue of Abraham Lincoln, was the subject of heated controversy because of its rough-hewn features and slouching stance.

    - The first casting is in Cincinnati, Ohio.

1938 - Barnard died 24th of April because of heart attack.