Bessie Potter Vonnoh Bronze Sculpture of Young Figure

Item Details

A reproduction of an original sculpture by well-known American sculptor Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872-1955). This sculpture depicts a young girl reclining on a bed of flowers with a large butterfly on one leg and a rose on the other. The bronze sculpture rests on a rectangular marble base and a signature in the casting is located the back of the sculpture along the bottom near the base.

Marble base
-Bronze sculpture: Iron 0.282; Zinc- 0.495; Copper- 98.01; Mn- 0.829

This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Master Geologist. (DCCPLS).

Condition

- chip to marble at back left corner.

Dimensions

- measures including base.

Item #

17SWF096-083

Additional Information

The Met Museum Essay on Bessie Potter Vonnoh