Allen Lewis: Bridging the Divide – A Sculptor of American Identity Allen Lewis (1873-1957) stands as a pivotal, yet often overlooked, figure in late 19th and early 20th-century American art. His career, spanning over six decades, witnessed a remarkable evolution from the burgeoning realism of his early years to a powerful engagement with social commentary and the complexities of national identity. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Lewis’s journey—a deliberate relocation to Buffalo, New York, followed by a transformative sojourn in Paris—shaped not only his artistic style but also his deeply considere…