Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
1937.10003 |
Collection |
Sculpture Collection |
Title |
Psyche |
Date |
Circa 1844 |
Artist |
Hiram Powers (1805-1873) |
Signature |
H.Powers |
Signature Location |
Partial engraved signature on underside of bust |
Description |
Hiram Powers (1805-1873) was an internationally known artist who gained recognition with his Neoclassical marble sculptures. This bust depicts Psyche, the Greek goddess of the soul. |
Medium |
Carrara Marble |
Technique |
Carved |
Height (in) |
25.000 |
Width (in) |
20.000 |
Depth (in) |
12.000 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Neoclassicism |
Place of Origin |
Active in Florence, Italy |
Credit Line |
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. and Clara K. Ayers |
Source Collection |
Edward M. and Clara K. Ayers Collection |
People |
Ayers, Edward M. and Clara K. |
Search Terms |
American American Art American Artists Beauty Busts Carved Figures, Women Florence, Italy Goddesses Greek Goddesses Headbands Love Marble Neoclassicism Nudes Psyche Sculptures Statues |
Location |
On view in the Ayers Gallery, 2nd Floor |