Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1958.5.115 |
Object Name |
Statue |
Description |
A nude female figure leaps above two wolfhounds, right hand holds bow above head, left points. Around proper left edge at rear base stamped at left "HARRIET W FRISHMUTH" Above "Karl Illava" and at far right stamped "AAMRR ART FDRY N. Y." Harriet Whitney Frishmuth’s sculpture was influenced by dance, and she often employed dancers as models. Slovenian ballerina Desha Delteil, who worked for Frishmuth between 1916 and 1927, was the model for Diana, who in Roman mythology, was the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and fertility. While Frishmuth began her career by modeling practical objects like ashtrays and bookends, her success quickly allowed her to work on tabletop and much larger sculptures. This particular work was a collaboration between Frishmuth and sculptor Karl Illava (1896–1954), better known for his war memorials. Frishmuth sculpted the Diana figure, while Illava was responsible for the dogs. |
Title |
Diana (The Hunt) |
Date |
1921 |
Role of Creator |
Artist |
Creator |
Frishmuth, Harriet Whitney |
Role of Creator 2 |
Artist |
Creator 2 |
Illava, Karl |
Role of Creator 3 |
Founder |
Creator 3 |
American Art Foundry, New York |
Medium |
bronze |
Dimensions |
H-26 W-6.5 L-23 inches |
Credit line |
Bequest of Frederick T. Bonham |
Place of Origin |
US |
Culture |
American |
Subjects |
Dogs Hunting Myths Nudes Sculpture Women |