Will o' the Wisp

Will o' the Wisp

Harriet HosmerWW-1858-072779
1858·marble·32 1/2 x 16 3/4 x 17 in. (82.5 x 42.5 x 43.2 cm.)

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.)

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
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

Source
smithsonian
Status
verified

Artist

Harriet Hosmer

Harriet Hosmer

Sculpture

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