EPISODE · Apr 24, 2016 · 44 MIN
Episode 61 - Hiram Powers
The first American sculptor to achieve international fame, Hiram Powers, did so with a statue which was as controversial for its anti-slavery sentiment as it was for its (gasp!) nudity. We know that America eventually overcame the scourge of slavery; but how did 19th century America deal with the scourge of the nude in art?
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Episode 61 - Hiram Powers
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