Harriet Hosmer
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Death | 117 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 9,1830 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Watertown |
| Massachusetts | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | February 21,1908 |
| Died | Watertown |
| Massachusetts | |
| United States | |
| On view | Art Gallery of New South Wales |
| National Gallery of Art | |
| Periods | Neoclassicism |
| Partner(s) | Louisa Baring |
| Known for | Painting |
| Sculpture | |
| Painting, Sculpture | |
| Job | Sculptor |
| Books | Harriet Hosmer letters and memories |
| Boston and Boston People in 1850 | |
| Period by artworks | Neoclassicism |
| Works | Beatrice Cenci |
| Puck | |
| Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra | |
| Daphne | |
| Place of burial | Mount Auburn Cemetery, Massachusetts, United States |
| Movement | Neoclassicism |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1214644 |
Harriet Hosmer Life story
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.