AUGUST LEIMBACH | Madonna of the Trail |
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| Welcome to the primary site for artist/sculptor August Leimbach. Most of the historical data you'll find on the web regarding my great grandfather quickly segway into aspects of The Madonna of the Trail monument and Old Trails Route. While the Madonna was his most recognized & publicized project, many of his detailed architectural commissions were no less involved. Various individuals have already done a remarkable job of gathering and presenting information surrounding the Madonna of the Trail monument. I have no desire to offer any additional spin in that regard since my own knowledge and research are limited by comparison. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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August Leimbach
Arlene Nichols Moss The Madonna of the Trail |
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As a child, I vaguely remember a brief visit when August and son Rudy came to our home in St. Louis in the early 60's. Had I known at the time that would be our only meeting, I would have wished for at least one impromptu art lesson. At some point after his death, I did manage to adopt his portfolio of sorts. A weathered black leather folder full of enchanting sketches, photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings. Controlling interest was in vein however as family members dissected the collection for various uses over time. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Today, I again have most of the materials back in hand, but are well aware of missing items I distinctly remember. Most notably for me, a detailed journal kept by August describing projects & commissions by city, specific building, as well as Worlds Fair entries. It's unfortunate that the portfolio were piecemealed out and never replenished. In the spring of 2006, a relative unearthed several oil paintings and other pieces by August which had been holed up in a moldy Midwest basement for more than 30 years. All of those items have been divvied up and we came up short. As a result, I don't expect any of us will have the opportunity to embrace those historical pieces. On a positive note, what can be done now is to preserve what remains. There are plans to solidify August legacy in the form of a book utilizing the material from the portfolio. Images- Photographs and an oil painting |
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• • • In recognition of August and his work with the DAR, we are currently offering the fine art Giclée pictured (TOP). The image used was part of Augusts recaptured portfolio and has never been published. For this master image, the photo has been meticulously and professionally preserved in every effort to retain an authentic tone and feel. The photo alone is truly breathtaking in this large format. Image area measures 16x24 inches. The art are produced on 310gsm Provence Rag fine art watercolor paper which are 100% cotton and acid neutral. The pigment inks are archival quality and rated at over 150 years for color fastness and longevity. The result are a museum quality collectable. Top copy reads- " Madonna of the Trail concept by Arlene B. Nichols Moss, Missouri Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution " Bottom copy reads- " The Madonna of the trail marks the Old trails Route through 12 cities across the United States of America " " Madonna of the Trail sculpture for the Daughters of the American Revolution. The year nineteen hundred and twenty seven. Sculptor August Leimbach." Augusts signature and the 12 cities/states where each monument stand are also represented. August Leimbach Giclée- $70.00 each plus S&H The Giclée process is a refined and calibrated effort. Prints are not mass produced on a printing press but developed one at a time specifically for your order. Once your order is placed and payment is received, the creation process begins and your print(s) are usually on their way to you within 7 working days. |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
If you are interested in purchasing the Leimbach-Madonna print, you can contact us directly at 775.852.0936 between 9am and 6pm Pacific standard time, or at your convenience Several payment options are available including credit card. Shipping charges within the continental United States : Local- $9.95 for the first item. $3.95 for each additional item. Pacific Time Zone- $12.95 for the first item. $3.95 for each additional item. Mountain Time Zone- $13.95 for the first item. $3.95 for each additional item. Central Time Zone- $14.95 for the first item. $4.95 for each additional item. Eastern Time Zone- $15.95 for the first item. $4.95 for each additional item. Insurance is included in shipping cost.
CLOSING THOUGHTS All of the giclée prints typically finish with an additional 2 inches of raw border all around the image. That is, if your print is designated as 16 x 24 for example, the finished size will actually be closer to 20 x 28. This border extension simply offers you a little more cushion and flexibility for framing. Like any quality image, your print should not be mounted in adverse conditions. Do not locate your print in direct sunlight or other direct light sources. Also avoid situations of extreme heat and humidity. As anxious as you are to share your new acquisition, have your print framed/mounted ASAP to avoid the likelyhood of creases, scratches, or absorbtion of skin oils into the media. Thank you, I appreciate your interest and support- Kevin Karl © All Rights Kevin Karl . |
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