Harriet Hosmer
American artist
Died when: 77 years 135 days (928 months)Star Sign: Libra
Harriet Goodhue Hosmer (October 9, 1830 – February 21, 1908) 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.She was a cousin of poet William H.
C.Hosmer and tragic actress Jean Hosmer.
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