Albert Jaegers
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Albert Jaegers was an American sculptor, who moved to Cincinnati, Ohio
as a boy. Originally apprenticed to his father as a wood carver, he studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy, and thereafter in London, Paris, and Rome.
Jaegers was a member of the National Sculpture Society
and brother of sculptor Augustine Jaegers, whose career paralleled his.
He exhibited at the Pan-American Exposition
, and Louisiana Purchase Exposition
.
In 1890, he married Matilda Holdt.
He lived at Washington Square Park
, New York City
.
He was buried at Airmont Cemetery, Suffern, New York
.
during and after World War I. For example he won the commission to sculpt the "Germany" cornice for the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
in New York City. The cornices to the building were meant to represent historic seafaring powers. Due to war-time anti-German sentiment
the cornice was renamed "Belgium" even though Belgium was not a seafaring power..
His sculptures of German-American historical figures Francis Daniel Pastorius and Monsignor Anthony Stein were met with protest and threats of violence.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
as a boy. Originally apprenticed to his father as a wood carver, he studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy, and thereafter in London, Paris, and Rome.
Jaegers was a member of the National Sculpture Society
National Sculpture Society
Founded in 1893, the National Sculpture Society was the first organization of professional sculptors formed in the United States. The purpose of the organization was to promote the welfare of American sculptors, although its founding members included several renowned architects. The founding...
and brother of sculptor Augustine Jaegers, whose career paralleled his.
He exhibited at the Pan-American Exposition
Pan-American Exposition
The Pan-American Exposition was a World's Fair held in Buffalo, New York, United States, from May 1 through November 2, 1901. The fair occupied of land on the western edge of what is present day Delaware Park, extending from Delaware Ave. to Elmwood Ave and northward to Great Arrow...
, and Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, informally known as the Saint Louis World's Fair, was an international exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri, United States in 1904.- Background :...
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In 1890, he married Matilda Holdt.
He lived at Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is one of the best-known of New York City's 1,900 public parks. At 9.75 acres , it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
He was buried at Airmont Cemetery, Suffern, New York
Suffern, New York
Suffern is a village in the Town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York, United States located north of the State of New Jersey; east of Hillburn; south of Montebello and west of Airmont...
.
Anti-German Sentiment
As a German-American artist working in the World War I era Jaegers career provides an insight into the prevalence of anti-German hysteria. Many of his commissions were of German-American subjects, and they were met with anti-German sentimentAnti-German sentiment
Anti-German sentiment is defined as an opposition to or fear of Germany, its inhabitants, and the German language. Its opposite is Germanophilia.-Russia:...
during and after World War I. For example he won the commission to sculpt the "Germany" cornice for the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is a building in New York City, built 1902–1907 by the federal government to house the duty collection operations for the port of New York. It is located near the southern tip of Manhattan, next to Battery Park, at 1 Bowling Green...
in New York City. The cornices to the building were meant to represent historic seafaring powers. Due to war-time anti-German sentiment
Anti-German sentiment
Anti-German sentiment is defined as an opposition to or fear of Germany, its inhabitants, and the German language. Its opposite is Germanophilia.-Russia:...
the cornice was renamed "Belgium" even though Belgium was not a seafaring power..
His sculptures of German-American historical figures Francis Daniel Pastorius and Monsignor Anthony Stein were met with protest and threats of violence.
Public Work
- 1904 - "Egyptian Art", cornice - north entrance of St. Louis Art Museum, and other work for the Louisiana Purchase ExpositionLouisiana Purchase ExpositionThe Louisiana Purchase Exposition, informally known as the Saint Louis World's Fair, was an international exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri, United States in 1904.- Background :...
, St. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St... - 1907 - "Belgium" (originally entitled "Germany"), cornice figure, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom HouseAlexander Hamilton U.S. Custom HouseThe Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is a building in New York City, built 1902–1907 by the federal government to house the duty collection operations for the port of New York. It is located near the southern tip of Manhattan, next to Battery Park, at 1 Bowling Green...
, New York City - 1910 - Major General Friedrich Wilhelm von SteubenMajor General Friedrich Wilhelm von SteubenMajor General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben is a bronze statue, by Albert Jaegers.The inscription reads: Albert Jaegers, sculptor ERECTED.BY.THE.CONGRESSOF.THE.VNITED.STATES...
Monument - Lafayette Park, President's ParkPresident's ParkPresident's Park, located in Washington, D.C., encompasses the White House, a visitor center, Lafayette Square, and The Ellipse. President's Park was the original name of Lafayette Square. The current President's Park is administered by the National Park Service.-White House:Washington, D.C...
, Washington D.C. - 1913 - Joseph G. Cannon statue - Cannon House Office BuildingCannon House Office BuildingThe Cannon House Office Building, completed in 1908, is the oldest congressional office building as well as a significant example of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture...
(part of Capitol complexUnited States Capitol ComplexThe United States Capitol Complex is a group of about a dozen buildings and facilities in Washington, D.C., that are used by the United States government...
), Washington D.C. - 1915 - friezes at the Court of Seasons, Panama-Pacific International ExpositionPanama-Pacific International Exposition (1915)The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was a world's fair held in San Francisco, California between February 20 and December 4 in 1915. Its ostensible purpose was to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, but it was widely seen in the city as an opportunity to showcase its recovery...
, San Francisco, California (razed) - 1917 - Francis Daniel PastoriusFrancis Daniel Pastoriusthumb|right|300px|Home of Francis Daniel Pastorius in Germantown, PA as it appeared circa 1919Francis Daniel Pastorius was the founder of Germantown, Pennsylvania, now part of Philadelphia, the first permanent German settlement and the gateway for subsequent emigrants from Germany. He was "the...
Monument - Vernon Park, Philadelphia - 1923 - Monsignor Anthony Stein statue - St. Joseph's School, Patterson, New Jersey
- 1925 - "German Pioneers" - Minnesota State CapitolMinnesota State CapitolThe Minnesota State Capitol is located in Minnesota's capital city, Saint Paul, and houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Governor...
, St. Paul, Minnesota - 1925 - Henry Tureman AllenHenry Tureman AllenHenry Tureman Allen was a United States Army officer known for exploring the Copper River in Alaska in 1885 along with the Tanana and Koyukuk rivers by transversing 1,500 miles of wilderness. His trek was been compared by General Nelson A. Miles to that of Lewis and Clark.Henry was born in...
Memorial - Fort MyerFort MyerFort Myer is a U.S. Army post adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is a small post by U.S...
, Arlington, VA
- Theodore TimbyTheodore TimbyTheodore Ruggles Timby is credited as the inventor of the revolving turret that was used on the USS Monitor, the ironclad warship that fought in the American Civil War. He was born in Dutchess County, New York on April 5, 1822...
statue - Location unknown - Friedrich von Steuben monument - PotsdamPotsdamPotsdam is the capital city of the German federal state of Brandenburg and part of the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. It is situated on the River Havel, southwest of Berlin city centre....
, Germany - Friedrich von Steuben monument - MagdeburgMagdeburgMagdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
, Germany