Below are pictured virtually every existing sculpture that John Rogers published in plaster, including variations. Variations were particular groups where, for either aesthetic or structural reasons, Rogers decided to make a change to the original composition of the statue and from that time forward only sold casting of the "new and improved" version. An example would be the three variations of "Council of War" in which the position of Stanton’s hands have been changed.
There are a few pieces that Rogers is known to have published, such as "The Farmer’s Home" for which no copy has been located and for which no photograph was available. If examples of these pieces are ever discovered, they will be added to the gallery below.
The first of a series of groups related to the Civil War presenting the uniformed soldier, the "Picket Guard" was the result of the outbreak of the rebellion just two months earlier. This small group depicts an officer of the Union Zouaves, a soldier at each side, walking intently toward the picket line. At this moment they have suddenly discovered the enemy's approach.
Height: 14 ½”Date: April 1, 1862