Mrs Stanford White (Bessie Springs Smith) is a relief portrait of Bessie Springs Smith ready for her marriage to architect Stanford White. The classically-inspired work of art was created after sever sittings with Bessie by Stanford White's collaborator Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The Renaissance Revival gilt-wood frame with a scrollwork and floral pattern was designed by White and crafted by wood craftsman, Joseph Cabus. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888/00/00 | Augustus Saint-Gaudens | Sculptor | "Mrs Stanford White (Bessie Springs Smith)", a relief portrait of Bessie wearing her wedding gown, is carved by Augustus Saint-Gaudens as a present for the newlyweds. | Marriage of Bessie Springs Smith and Stanford White | |||
| 1888/00/00 | Bessie Springs Smith White | Bride | "Mrs Stanford White (Bessie Springs Smith)", a relief portrait of Bessie wearing her wedding gown, is carved by Augustus Saint-Gaudens as a present for the newlyweds. | Marriage of Bessie Springs Smith and Stanford White |
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| Area of Significance | Art | expression of creative skill and imagination such as painting or sculpture | |
| Material | Marble | granular limestone or dolomite that has been recrystallized under the influence of heat, pressure, and aqueous solutions | |
| Fine Arts | Portrait | ||
| Fine Art | Relief Sculpture | ||
| Art Type | Sculpture | ||
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