POWERS, HIRAM
\pˈa͡ʊəz], \pˈaʊəz], \p_ˈaʊ_ə_z]\
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(1805-1873), sculptor, went from Ohio to Florence, Italy, in 1837, where he afterward resided. Among his most popular statues are "Eve Tempted," "The Greek Slave" and "The Fisher-Boy." He is eminent for his busts of distinguished men, including Adams, Jackson, Webster, Marshall, Longfellow and Sheridan. He executed statues of Washington, Webster, Calhoun, Franklin and Jefferson.
By John Franklin Jameson
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