Body Doubles: Sculpture in Britain, 1877-1905

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Focusing on the late-Victorian sculptors of the New Sculpture movement, this book delves into their innovative approaches to representing the human body. David J. Getsy highlights the sophistication of artists like Frederic Leighton and Alfred Gilbert, revealing their efforts to breathe life into traditional statue formats. By examining their art-theoretical concerns, Getsy situates these sculptors within the broader context of modern sculpture, emphasizing their quest to create works that embody both vitality and idealism.