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Robert Ball Hughes (1804–1868): Sculptor of Victorian Grandeur Robert Ball Hughes, born in London in 1804, was a British-American sculptor whose prolific output captured the spirit of his era—the Victorian period—and cemented his legacy as one of Boston’s most celebrated artists. From humble beginnings modeling candle drippings to achieving international acclaim for monumental sculptures and pioneering techniques in bronze casting, Hu…
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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