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White marble bust of a woman with shoulder-length wavy hair wearing a crown and robes.
Art Institute of Chicago · Public Domain · Reuse terms

United States / modeled c. 1859; carved after 1859

Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra

Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra

Look closely at Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra. White marble bust of a woman with shoulder-length wavy hair wearing a crown and robes.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What can its shape tell you before you read the label? The Art Institute dates Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra to modeled c. 1859; carved after 1859.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Harriet Hosmer (American, 1830–1908) made this sculpture. The museum dates it modeled c. 1859; carved after 1859.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoZenobia, Queen of Palmyra

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