31 AUGUST 1929, Page 3

Nevertheless, it is irksome for those who feel that the

most vigorous artistic expression is seldom found in exactness or close description to be in temporary alliance With those who unfailingly confuse great art with a minute resemblance. If the determination of artists to get away -from exactness becomes strong enough, as it conceivably might some day, then there would be a case for bringing to an end the invidious. and unprofitable attempt to commemorate Our great men by personal statues. They could. .be honoured by designs which did not pretend to represent them. But, in the meantime, we feel quite clearly that the statue of Lord Haig should be like Lord Haig, and that he should be mounted on a horse sufficiently like a cavalry charger.

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