Family Sibling
Caroline Tilton
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Emma Stebbins
1815-09-01 – 1882-10-25
Life & Legacy
Emma Stebbins (September 1, 1815 – October 25, 1882) was an American sculptor and the first woman to receive a public art commission from New York City. She is best known for her work Angel of the Waters (1873), the centerpiece of the Bethesda Fountain, located on the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park.
Occupation & Career
sculptor, artist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of Design
Notable Work
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
Verified Legacy Record
Family Sibling
Henry G. Stebbins
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Family Sibling
Mary Garland
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Family Spouse
Charlotte Cushman
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Notable Work
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1338103 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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