

The sculpture depicts a white marble bust of a woman. The woman has short, wavy hair and is topless, with a leafy design covering her from the shoulders to the upper arms. The bust sits on a short pedestal. The woman's head is tilted slightly to the right. Her facial features are detailed, with visible eyes, nose, mouth, and jawline. The background is dark gray. The sculpture is titled "Daphne" and was created by Harriet Goodhue Hosmer.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1853, carved 1854
- Medium:
- Marble
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 496 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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