
Will o' the Wisp
Harriet HosmerWW-1858-072779
Catalogue
- Year
- 1858
- Medium
- marble
- Dimensions
- 32 1/2 x 16 3/4 x 17 in. (82.5 x 42.5 x 43.2 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
- 1858
- Medium
- marble
- Dimensions
- 32 1/2 x 16 3/4 x 17 in. (82.5 x 42.5 x 43.2 cm.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1858-072779
Source
- Collection
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Source
- smithsonian
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- Status
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