The Struggle of the Two Natures in Man
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"The Struggle of the Two Natures in Man" is a sculpture by George Grey Barnard, created between 1888 and 1894. This marble group depicts two male nudes and was commissioned by Alfred Corning Clark. The work caused a sensation when it was exhibited at the Paris Salon du Champs de Mars. Barnard was an American sculptor known for his private collection of medieval and Gothic art, which contributed to the formation of the Cloisters at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His other notable works include "Love and Labor: The Unbroken Law" and "The Burden of Life: The Broken Law," which are located at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.1
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