Not only was the mansion beautiful and interesting. The grounds of Saint-Gauden were also interesting. The grounds contain several duplicate sculptures done by Saint-Gaudens.
Graceful statue of Amor Caritas (an angelic figure holding a palm frond). Amor Caritas is Latin for love and charity. The original is in in the collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, France.
Abraham Lincoln is also prominently featured. The original is in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a prominent flag officer of the US Navy during the American Civil War and the first person to hold the ranks of rear admiral, vice admiral and full admiral in U.S. Navy history. The original is in Madison Square Park, New York City.
This sorrowful figure is supposed to represent Marian “Clover” Hooper Adams, who died by suicide in 1885. It was commissioned by historian Henry Adams to honor his wife. The original is in Rock Creek Park, Washington DC.
This dramatic sculpture honors the The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. This was one of the first offical African American units in the U.S. Civil War. It was organized in 1863 and led by white Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. Their courageous service changed public opinion about Black soldiers and helped open the door for more than 180,000 African Americans to fight for the Union. The original is proudly displayed on Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts.
Not only were there interesting sculptures on the grounds, but there was some pretty gardens and pools. The sculpture in the back is Amor Caritas.
Have you seen anything by Saint-Gaudens?
Posted on November 11, 2026
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