Harriet Goodhue Hosmer
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Harriet Goodhue Hosmer (1830-1908) was an American Neoclassical sculptor, one of the most prominent women artists of the 19th century. Born in Watertown, Massachusetts, she trained in Rome under John Gibson and established a successful studio there. Her full name distinguishes her in historical records, though she's commonly known simply as Harriet Hosmer.
Hosmer created idealized marble figures drawn from mythology, literature, and history. Her Puck (1856), a playful seated sprite, was her most commercially popular work, with over 30 copies sold. She was part of a community of expatriate women artists in Rome that included Emma Stebbins and Edmonia Lewis.
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About Harriet Goodhue Hosmer
Puck (1856), a marble figure of Shakespeare's mischievous sprite seated on a toadstool, was her bestseller. Over 30 marble copies were sold to collectors, including the Prince of Wales.
Hosmer spent most of her career in Rome, Italy, where she trained under John Gibson and ran her own studio. She was part of a circle of expatriate women sculptors including Emma Stebbins and Edmonia Lewis.
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