Patience Wright (1 janv. 1725 – 23 mars 1786)
Description:
Her original name is Patience Lovell. She was the first American-born sculptor of wax figures who was famous in both America and England. She began modeling in wax and became known when she was a widow with five children in 1769. Within a short time period, she created a traveling exhibition of waxworks of some famous public figures which showed her sophisticated skill.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1725
23 mars 1786
~ 61 years