Diana — Frederick William Macmonnies

Diana

Admire Frederick MacMonnies’ ‘Diana,’ a neoclassical bronze sculpture of the hunt goddess. This dynamic figure embodies grace & movement – a timeless masterpiece!


frederick william macmonnies (1863 - 1937)

Explore the Beaux-Arts sculptures of Frederick William MacMonnies – Nathan Hale, Diana & more! American sculptor known for Parisian artistry & iconic public works.

Reading Public Museum (Reading, United States of America)

Explore art, science & civilization at the Reading Public Museum! Discover American masterpieces, ancient artifacts, and a stunning arboretum. A unique cultural destination for all ages.

Frederick MacMonnies’ earliest training in art came at the age of seventeen, when he apprenticed to Augustus Saint-Gaudens in New York. The sculptor continued his studies at the National Academy of Design and The Art Students League of New York. By 1884, he traveled to Paris, where, as a student at the École des Beaux-Arts, MacMonnies began modeling his first life-size figure depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt and personification of the moon. Diana quickly earned a reputation as MacMonnies