
Catalogue
- Year
- 1854
- Medium
- marble
- Dimensions
- 30 1/2 x 16 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (77.5 x 42.1 x 49.9 cm.)
- Collection
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- 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
- 1854
- Medium
- marble
- Dimensions
- 30 1/2 x 16 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (77.5 x 42.1 x 49.9 cm.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1854-074587
Source
- Collection
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Source
- smithsonian
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified



