Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra
Harriet HosmerWW-1852-007815
Purchased with funds provided by the Antiquarian Society
Catalogue
- Year
- 1852
- Medium
- Marble
- Dimensions
- 86.4 × 57.2 × 31.8 cm (34 × 22 1/2 × 12 1/2 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Harriet Hosmer
Artist
Harriet Hosmer
Sculpture
Harriet Goodhue Hosmer was a neoclassical sculptor, considered the most distinguished female sculptor in America during the 19th century. She is known as the first female professional sculptor. Among other technical innovations, she pioneered a process for turning limestone into marble. Hosmer once lived in an expatriate colony in Rome, befriending many prominent writers and artists.
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- Harriet Hosmer
- Year
- 1852
- Medium
- Marble
- Dimensions
- 86.4 × 57.2 × 31.8 cm (34 × 22 1/2 × 12 1/2 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1852-007815
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
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- Status
- verified