Water Lillies

1913

Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Associated Names
Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Sculptor, American, 1872 - 1955

The sculpture depicts a young child standing on a rocky base. The figure is posed with one leg slightly bent and arms extended outwards. The child has curly hair and a serene expression, looking downward. It is made of bronze with a green patina. The appearance is smooth and polished, rendered realistically. The sculpture appears life-sized, showcasing skillful representation of anatomy and posture.
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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

1985

  • Fauns and Fountains: American Garden Statuary 1890-1930, The Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, 14 April - 2 June 1985.

Inscriptions

on the base: Bessie Potter Vonnoh; foundry mark: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS, N.Y.

Markings

FM: Roman Bronze Works

Wikidata ID

Q63863786

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