Henry Farnam (1803-1883), M.A. (Hon.) 1871 Artist: Margaret F. Foley (American, 1827–1877)

1868

American Paintings and Sculpture

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

Margaret Foley, a self-taught sculptress, learned the art of sculpting by creating cameos, gradually carving more ambitious medallions, portraits, and busts. At the height of her career, she died of a brain tumor in Italy, where she had lived for twenty years. This bust of New Haven railroad tycoon Henry Farnam, with a bow tie and toga, equates him with venerable civic leaders of ancient Rome.

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

21 1/2 × 19 1/2 × 11 in. (54.6 × 49.5 × 27.9 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Henry Farnam, M.A. (Hon.) 1871

Accession Number

1883.4

Geography

Made in Rome, Italy

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Sculpture

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Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

busts (sculpture), human figures (visual works), portraits

Subject

Women artists

Signed

signature and inscription: verso: "MARGARET FOLEY ./ SC. IN . ROMA 1868"

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