Hosmer, Harriet

(October 9, 1830 – February 21, 1908) Harriet Goodhue Hosmer was a neoclassical sculptor, considered the most distinguished female sculptor in America during the 19th century. Among other technical innovations, she pioneered a process for turning limestone into marble. Hosmer lived in an expatriate colony in Rome, befriending many prominent writers and artists. [[Story, William Wetmore|William Wetmore Story]] wrote to [[Lowell, James Russell|James Russell Lowell]], saying that [[Cushman, Charlotte|Charlotte Cushman]], Harriet Hosmer, and [[Lewis, Edmonia|Edmonia Lewis]] among other ex-pats American woman formed a "Harem Scarem of emancipated females" in Rome. Both [[Cushman, Charlotte|Charlotte Cushman]] and Lady Ashburton were notable lovers of Harriet Hosmer at different points in her life. Hosmer was the proprietor of [[Hosmer, Hiram|her father, Dr. Hiram Hosmer's,]] original [[Lot 367]] on [[Narcissus Path]], before choosing to purchase [[Lot 3747]] on [[Hemlock Path]]. Harriet Hosmer is buried in [[Lot 3747]].

(October 9, 1830 – February 21, 1908) Harriet Goodhue Hosmer was a neoclassical sculptor, considered the most distinguished female sculptor in America during the 19th century. Among other technical innovations, she pioneered a process for turning limestone into marble. Hosmer once lived in an expatriate colony in Rome, befriending many prominent writers and artists. [[Story, William Wetmore|William Wetmore Story]] wrote to [[Lowell, James Russell|James Russell Lowell]], saying that [[Cushman, Charlotte|Charlotte Cushman]], Harriet Hosmer, and [[Lewis, Edmonia|Edmonia Lewis]] among other ex-pats American woman formed a "Harem Scarem of emancipated females" in Rome. Both [[Cushman, Charlotte|Charlotte Cushman]] and Lady Ashburton were notable lovers of Harriet Hosmer at different points in her life. Hosmer was the proprietor of [[Hosmer, Hiram|her father, Dr. Hiram Hosmer's,]] original [[Lot 367]] on [[Narcissus Path]], before choosing to purchase [[Lot 3747]] on [[Hemlock Path]]. Harriet Hosmer is buried in [[Lot 3747]].