Daphne

c. 1910

Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Associated Names
Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Sculptor, American, 1872 - 1955

The sculpture depicts a standing human figure draped in an intricate garment that flows down to her feet, with one of her hands adjusting the fabric on her shoulder. Her head is tilted slightly downward, and her long hair cascades over her shoulders. The sculpture is made of bronze with a dark brown patina and areas of greenish-blue oxidation. It presents a serene and calm posture, with realistic details carved into the garment and hair. The sculpture is smaller than life-sized, inviting viewers to examine it closely to appreciate the fine details.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; bequest June 1955 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2003

  • The Impressionist Tradition in America, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 19 July 2003 - 18 October 2004, unpublished checklist.

Bibliography

2008

  • Aronson, Julie. Bessie Potter Vonnoh: Sculptor of Women. Athens, OH, 2008: 3, fig. 2..

Inscriptions

on back of base: Bessie Potter Vonnoh copyright; foundry mark: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y.

Markings

FM: Roman Bronze Works

Wikidata ID

Q63863801

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