An E. M. Viquesney Archive
Above: E. M. Viquesney and his most popular creations, "The Spirit of the American Doughboy" and the "Imp-O-Luck".
Clark's Monumental Works (1907), one of the places E. M. Viquesney was employed after his arrival in Americus, Georgia in 1905. Graphic courtesy of Sumter Historic Trust, Inc.
A Collection of Documents Pertaining to the
Life and Works of Sculptor E. M. Viquesney
Les Kopel
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Hello, and welcome to The E. M. Viquesney archive. Here you will find a collection of old ads, photos, documents, and brochures pertaining to the life and works of sculptor Ernest Moore "Dick" Viquesney (1876 - 1946), creator of the World War I memorial statue, "The Spirit of the American Doughboy", found in over 140 locations throughout the continental United States.
Although Viquesney is most remembered for this famous sculpture, he was also a most prolific artist, self-promoter, and entrepreneur, targeting various classes of customers through the publication of magazine ads, handbills, and brochures, many of which are presented here, and provide the basis for what little is known about this man and his creations. Also included are many archival photos.
Although Viquesney is most remembered for this famous sculpture, he was also a most prolific artist, self-promoter, and entrepreneur, targeting various classes of customers through the publication of magazine ads, handbills, and brochures, many of which are presented here, and provide the basis for what little is known about this man and his creations. Also included are many archival photos.
