Sculptor celebrated with bicentennial Jul 30, 2005
MONTPELIER -- An expert on 19th-century American art visited the Statehouse on Thursday and saw how reproductions of the most famous work by Vermont's most famous sculptor, Hiram Powers, are highlighted in the building ... "Hiram Powers was born in Woodstock, Vermont, and became the most famous American sculptor of the nineteenth century," the plaque reads in part. (Burlington Free Press)
Most Popular Mar 31, 2005
AP - 2 hours, 40 minutes ago A group preparing to celebrate the life of a Vermont-born sculptor is petitioning Gov. James Douglas to leave a replica of Hiram Powers' most famous work which portrays a nude chained woman on his Statehouse desk. Sent: 166 times. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Nude statue to be shelved in Vt. legislative session Dec 12, 2004
The first of six examples of "The Greek Slave" was sculpted by Woodstock-born artist Hiram Powers in 1843. It quickly became one of the most famous pieces of sculpture of the era. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Governor wants nude statue out of Statehouse office Dec 11, 2004
The original sculpture was crafted by Vermont-born artist Hiram Powers. Douglas spokesman Jason Gibbs says the governor doesn't object to the art. (WCAX.com, VT)
Art Review: Sea to shining see Jul 6, 2004
Hiram Powers and Harriet Goodhue were admired in their day, but now their busts in marble look like warmed-over neoclassicism. Tottis would have done better as curator to stick to a survey of painting. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Blind student knows her art Nov 29, 2003
Rochelle Kronstadt, Reseda's coach, said that, on a recent trip the students took to Washington, D.C., Heather was allowed to touch some stuffed birds and some sculptures at the Smithsonian, including "The Last of the Tribe" by Hiram Powers, which depicts a running Indian maiden. "I loved it," Bandy said (The Casper Star Tribune, WY)
