Harriet Hosmer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetHarriet Hosmer
American artist
Date of Birth: 09-Oct-1830
Place of Birth: Watertown, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 21-Feb-1908
Profession: sculptor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Harriet Hosmer
- 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.
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- Hosmer and tragic actress Jean Hosmer.
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