The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character
Karl Gerhardt
Sculptor who made a bust of General Grant.
minor
Also known as Gerhardt, Mr. Gerhardt
First appearance: Gerhardt and the Grant Bust
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Young sculptor who creates a bust of General Grant from a photograph and later works from life.
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Character groups
- Grant Family and Artistic Associates
- Family and Household
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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