Gregory Paul
@latifrons.bsky.social
Author, biographer of the life and work of architectural sculptor Lee Lawrie (1877-1963).
SALVATION OF THE STATE IS WATCHFULNESS IN THE CITIZEN.
The truth about the Caribbean war (not war?) crimes comes out.
The truth about the Caribbean war (not war?) crimes comes out.
December 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
SALVATION OF THE STATE IS WATCHFULNESS IN THE CITIZEN.
The truth about the Caribbean war (not war?) crimes comes out.
The truth about the Caribbean war (not war?) crimes comes out.
Sculpture by Lee Lawrie st the Nebraska State Capitol
December 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Sculpture by Lee Lawrie st the Nebraska State Capitol
A photo from my book, “Lee Lawrie’s Prairie Deco: History in Stone at the Nebraska State Capitol.”
Lee Lawrie was based in New York City, and had many commissions going on at the same time he was working on his largest, which was the Nebraska Capitol sculpture.
#artdeco #prairiedeco #arthistory
Lee Lawrie was based in New York City, and had many commissions going on at the same time he was working on his largest, which was the Nebraska Capitol sculpture.
#artdeco #prairiedeco #arthistory
September 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A photo from my book, “Lee Lawrie’s Prairie Deco: History in Stone at the Nebraska State Capitol.”
Lee Lawrie was based in New York City, and had many commissions going on at the same time he was working on his largest, which was the Nebraska Capitol sculpture.
#artdeco #prairiedeco #arthistory
Lee Lawrie was based in New York City, and had many commissions going on at the same time he was working on his largest, which was the Nebraska Capitol sculpture.
#artdeco #prairiedeco #arthistory
By John David Brcin. At the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha.
September 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM
By John David Brcin. At the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha.
Here is Lee Lawrie’s portrait of Charles Darwin, embedded in the entry doors of the National Academy of Sciences Building, in Washington, D.C., c. 1924
#artdeco #leelawrie #bertramgtosvenorgoodhue. #evolution
#artdeco #leelawrie #bertramgtosvenorgoodhue. #evolution
March 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Here is Lee Lawrie’s portrait of Charles Darwin, embedded in the entry doors of the National Academy of Sciences Building, in Washington, D.C., c. 1924
#artdeco #leelawrie #bertramgtosvenorgoodhue. #evolution
#artdeco #leelawrie #bertramgtosvenorgoodhue. #evolution
Here are photographs of the models that Lee Lawrie prepared for the reredos at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan.
The reredos, or screen behind the altar, contains portraits of many saints. Dispersed among these saints are many individuals that were congregants & donors.
The reredos, or screen behind the altar, contains portraits of many saints. Dispersed among these saints are many individuals that were congregants & donors.
March 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Here are photographs of the models that Lee Lawrie prepared for the reredos at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan.
The reredos, or screen behind the altar, contains portraits of many saints. Dispersed among these saints are many individuals that were congregants & donors.
The reredos, or screen behind the altar, contains portraits of many saints. Dispersed among these saints are many individuals that were congregants & donors.
At the Nebraska State Capitol.
“THE SALVATION OF THE STATE IS WATCHFULNESS IN THE CITIZEN”
“THE SALVATION OF THE STATE IS WATCHFULNESS IN THE CITIZEN”
February 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
At the Nebraska State Capitol.
“THE SALVATION OF THE STATE IS WATCHFULNESS IN THE CITIZEN”
“THE SALVATION OF THE STATE IS WATCHFULNESS IN THE CITIZEN”
This is a bison, by Lee Lawrie.
It’s one of several in a bronze door grate at the Nebraska State Capitol.
See more of Lawrie’s architectural sculpture at my site, LeeLawrie.com.
Lawrie’s most famous work is the Atlas at Rockefeller Center.
It’s one of several in a bronze door grate at the Nebraska State Capitol.
See more of Lawrie’s architectural sculpture at my site, LeeLawrie.com.
Lawrie’s most famous work is the Atlas at Rockefeller Center.
January 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is a bison, by Lee Lawrie.
It’s one of several in a bronze door grate at the Nebraska State Capitol.
See more of Lawrie’s architectural sculpture at my site, LeeLawrie.com.
Lawrie’s most famous work is the Atlas at Rockefeller Center.
It’s one of several in a bronze door grate at the Nebraska State Capitol.
See more of Lawrie’s architectural sculpture at my site, LeeLawrie.com.
Lawrie’s most famous work is the Atlas at Rockefeller Center.
It looks like the administration has found an alternative nominee/candidate for SecDef than Hegseth.
January 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM
It looks like the administration has found an alternative nominee/candidate for SecDef than Hegseth.
Partial list of the works of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. Most featured sculpture by Lee Lawrie. From his archives.
December 24, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Partial list of the works of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. Most featured sculpture by Lee Lawrie. From his archives.
My late friend Pete Piersol. Lincoln, NE, 2009.
December 23, 2024 at 3:41 AM
My late friend Pete Piersol. Lincoln, NE, 2009.
Lee Lawrie’s doors to the Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA. C. 1930.
There are many mythic and dramatic figure herein:
There are many mythic and dramatic figure herein:
December 23, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Lee Lawrie’s doors to the Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA. C. 1930.
There are many mythic and dramatic figure herein:
There are many mythic and dramatic figure herein:
One of Lee Lawrie’s sculptures at Yale. President James R. Angell. Lawrie taught sculpture at Yale from 1908-1918.
December 23, 2024 at 3:29 AM
One of Lee Lawrie’s sculptures at Yale. President James R. Angell. Lawrie taught sculpture at Yale from 1908-1918.
Merry Christmas.
The view from my bedroom window.
The view from my bedroom window.
December 10, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Merry Christmas.
The view from my bedroom window.
The view from my bedroom window.
This is me in 2017. I was healthier then.
December 2, 2024 at 4:43 AM
This is me in 2017. I was healthier then.
From last September.
November 24, 2024 at 4:58 AM
From last September.
On the job selfie, September 2024. At the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C.
The architect was Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
All of the sculpture, inside and out was created by Lee Lawrie.
#artdeco #science #scinetists #washington.d.c.
The architect was Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
All of the sculpture, inside and out was created by Lee Lawrie.
#artdeco #science #scinetists #washington.d.c.
November 18, 2024 at 5:56 PM
On the job selfie, September 2024. At the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C.
The architect was Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
All of the sculpture, inside and out was created by Lee Lawrie.
#artdeco #science #scinetists #washington.d.c.
The architect was Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
All of the sculpture, inside and out was created by Lee Lawrie.
#artdeco #science #scinetists #washington.d.c.
Pearly and me enjoying a flamboyant sunset.
November 16, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Pearly and me enjoying a flamboyant sunset.
The Trial of Orestes. Bas relief sculpted by Lee Lawrie on the Nebraska State Capitol. Athena stands behind him.
#artdeco #law #leelawrie
#artdeco #law #leelawrie
November 15, 2024 at 3:33 AM
The Trial of Orestes. Bas relief sculpted by Lee Lawrie on the Nebraska State Capitol. Athena stands behind him.
#artdeco #law #leelawrie
#artdeco #law #leelawrie
Award winning book about the Nebraska State Capitol & its abundant symbolism. #artdeco #leelawrie #law&politics #americanhistory #greatplains #nebraska #architecturehistory bertramgrosvenorgoodhue #leelawrie.com
November 13, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Award winning book about the Nebraska State Capitol & its abundant symbolism. #artdeco #leelawrie #law&politics #americanhistory #greatplains #nebraska #architecturehistory bertramgrosvenorgoodhue #leelawrie.com