Born August 17~ Bessie Potter Vonnoh

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Bessie Potter Vonnoh (August 17, 1872-March 8, 1955) was an American sculptor best known for her small bronzes and garden fountains.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Potter_Vonnoh

Modern Madonna by Bessie Potter Vonnoh
1904 / Bronze / 15-1/8″x15″x8-1/2″ / Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York

Bessie Potter Vonnoh on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/bessie-potter-vonnoh/

Further reading:
https://www.taylorandgraham.com/artists/382-bessie-potter-vonnoh/
https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/essie-potter-vonnoh-sculptor-of-women/
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bess/hd_bess.htm

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