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William Wetmore Story

An American sculptor and writer, Story left a law practice to settle in Rome and create idealized depictions of mythological and biblical characters.

Dates
1819–95
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Neoclassical sculpture
Antebellum period
Reconstruction era
Known For
Sculpture
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