Puck

Puck

Harriet HosmerWW-1854-074587
1854·marble·30 1/2 x 16 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (77.5 x 42.1 x 49.9 cm.)

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.)

Artist

Harriet Hosmer
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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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

Source
smithsonian
Status
verified

Artist

Harriet Hosmer

Harriet Hosmer

Sculpture

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