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Herbert Adams

Herbert Adams was an English writer of fifty 'cosy' mystery novels, mostly featuring the detective Roger Bannion, which were often set in or around golfing competitions. He also wrote short stories, humorous verse and two other mystery novels under the pseudonym Jonathan Gray. He lived from 1874 to 1952

Herbert Adams was an American sculptor and one of the foremost craftsmen of the Beaux-Arts movement, which was popular throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and lived all over the United States, including Chicago, New York City and Washington D.C. Though Adams had his share of success as a sculptor, he was well-known and influential as a teacher and mentor. His life and work had a profound influence on American sculpture.
Herbert Adams was introduced to art at a very young age, taking classes with Southworth and Hawes of Richmond, situated in the heart of the Beaux-Arts movement. He later went on to study at the Lincoln School of Design in New York City, which was dedicated to teaching the techniques of the Beaux-Arts style. After graduating from the Lincoln School in 1879, Adams traveled to Paris, France to further his education in sculpture, studying at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under some of the most influential French sculptors of the time- such as Julien and Chapu.

Adams returned to the United States in 1886 and went on to have a successful and prolific career as a sculptor, sculpting monuments of many prominent public figures and institutions. Many of Adams' works can still be seen all over the United States, including the George Washington Monument at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C., the Statue of Liberty in both New York and Virginia, and the Grant Memorial at Union Square in San Francisco.
Beyond his success as a sculptor, Herbert Adams was also very influential as a teacher and mentor. He opened his on studio/atelier in New York where he welcomed artists to receive training in the Beaux-Arts style. Adams was also active in the National Sculpture Society, acting as the first president. As president, Adams set out to promote American sculpture and he did so through lectures, exhibitions and the publication of the National Sculptor Magazine.
Throughout his lifetime, Herbert Adams contributed much to the art and sculpture world. He was an extremely talented sculptor, artist and mentor. His life and work were an integral part of the Beaux-Arts movement and had a huge influence on American sculpture. His artworks have stood the test of time, inspiring the generations to come. Adams was a true innovator, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

Bibliography

• The Body in the Bunker (1935)
• The Chief Witness
• Death of a Viewer (1958)
• Exit the Skeleton (1952)
• The Judas Kiss (1955)
• One to Play (1949)
• Slippery Dick (1954)
• The Spectre in Brown (1953)