Elisabet Ney, Sculptor (1916)

Elisabet Ney, Sculptor is a biography book written by Bride Neill Taylor in 1916. The book follows the life and career of Elisabet Ney, a German-born sculptor who lived from 1833 to 1907. Ney was known for her realistic and expressive sculptures, and she gained recognition for her work in Europe and the United States. The book delves into Ney's early life in Germany, her artistic training, and her move to Texas in 1871 where she established a studio and continued to create sculptures. Ney's relationships with other artists, including Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas, are also explored in the book. Throughout the book, Taylor provides insight into Ney's creative process and the inspiration behind her sculptures. She also highlights the challenges Ney faced as a female artist in a male-dominated field during the 19th century. Overall, Elisabet Ney, Sculptor is a comprehensive biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and work of a talented and influential artist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.