Bessie Onahotema Potter Vonnoh
American, 1872 - 1955
Bessie Onahotema Potter Vonnoh (1872-1955) was an American sculptor known for her small bronze figures and portraits, many of which were created in the Art Nouveau style. She studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy and the Art Students League in New York, where she became interested in the French Impressionist movement. Vonnoh later moved to Paris, where she studied with Auguste Rodin and Frederick MacMonnies.
In the early 20th century, Vonnoh became known for her portraits of prominent Americans, including Woodrow Wilson, Robert Frost, and Theodore Roosevelt. She also created numerous sculptures of children and women, often featuring them in naturalistic settings. Her work was exhibited widely in the United States and Europe, and she received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. Today, Vonnoh's sculptures are held in the collections of major museums and private collectors around the world.
In the early 20th century, Vonnoh became known for her portraits of prominent Americans, including Woodrow Wilson, Robert Frost, and Theodore Roosevelt. She also created numerous sculptures of children and women, often featuring them in naturalistic settings. Her work was exhibited widely in the United States and Europe, and she received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. Today, Vonnoh's sculptures are held in the collections of major museums and private collectors around the world.
Bessie Onahotema Potter Vonnoh
Bessie Potter Vonnoh "Daphne" Art Nouveau Statue Roman Bronze Works
H 11 in W 3 in D 3 in
$ 16,000
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