Harriet Hosmer was an American sculptor born on October 9, 1830 in Massachusetts. She was known for her marble busts, such as Daphne and Medusa, Beatrice Cenci, and Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra. Her works were highly praised for their technical skill and emotional expressiveness. She was one of the most successful female sculptors of the 19th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
American Sculptor who made marble busts, such as Daphne and Medusa, Beatrice Cenci, and Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra.
Before Fame
She studied anatomy under Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell at the Missouri Medical College.
Trivia
She also designed and constructed machinery, including machinery for sculpture.
Family Life
Her father encouraged her to take up physical activities.
Associated With
She lived in Rome and was acquainted with Writer Nathaniel Hawthorne.