Victory

Louis Ulrich, Sculptor



Against the blue sky, with wings poised and draperies blown back,
appears a Victory from every gable point of the palaces of the
Exposition. She is positively charming in her sweep forward. Poised far
above you, she holds the laurel wreath ready for the victor. Blessed
Victories! We rejoice that there are so many of you for we have found so
many victors. Sideview, against the clear blue sky, she suggests the
great victory of Samothrace. Mr. Ulrich, we feel sure that the Lady
Samothrace has exerted her subtle influence.



The Priestess of Culture

Herbert Adams, Sculptor



There are few sculptors with greater refinement or more cultured reserve
than Herbert Adams. He understands the selection of the significant and
in many ways seems most fitting to represent the Priestess of Culture.
This figure at the base of the dome of the rotunda of the Fine Arts
Palace, on the inside, is eight times repeated. Simple, dignified,