Hiram S. Powers (American, 1805–1873). <em>Hope</em>, ca. 1869. Marble, 28 3/4 x 19 11/16 x 11 9/16 in. (73 x 50 x 29.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 21.244. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 21.244_bw.jpg)

Hope

Artist:Hiram S. Powers

Medium: Marble

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Dates:ca. 1869

Dimensions: 28 3/4 x 19 11/16 x 11 9/16 in. (73 x 50 x 29.4 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 21.244

Image: 21.244_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Bust of female allegorical figure looking to left with a garment draped over her proper right shoulder, leaving her left breast exposed; she wears a five-pointed crown with an anchor in the center and five ball-like points connected by draped cord; her hair is gathered at the neck; supported on short pedestal. Condition: Good; object has been restored after a 1994 accident which resulted in several chips around crown and drapery edges.

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