Harriet Hosmer (1830–1908) is widely considered to be the
world’s first successful woman sculptor. Born in Watertown,
Massachusetts, her three siblings as well as her mother all
succumbed to tuberculosis. In a bid to preserve the health
of his surviving daughter, her father encouraged an active
lifestyle. She became highly skilled in rowing, skating
and riding at a time when active pursuits were generally
considered the reserve of men alone. She attended the
progressive Mrs Charles Sedgwick’s School for Girls, where
she was surrounded by many creative female role models.
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Harriet Hosmer (1830–1908) is widely considered to be the
world’s first successful woman sculptor. Born in Watertown,
Massachusetts, her three siblings as well as her mother all
succumbed to tuberculosis. In a bid to preserve the health
of his surviving daughter, her father encouraged an active
lifestyle. She became highly skilled in rowing, skating
and riding at a time when active pursuits were generally
considered the reserve of men alone. She attended the
progressive Mrs Charles Sedgwick’s School for Girls, where
she was surrounded by many creative female role models.
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