Background
Whitney, Anne was born in September 1821 in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Nathaniel Ruggles and Sarah (Stone) Whitney.
Whitney, Anne was born in September 1821 in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Nathaniel Ruggles and Sarah (Stone) Whitney.
Studied 4 years
Began professional work as sculptor, 1855. Opened studio in Watertown, 1860. Later studied 4 years in Europe.
Established herself in Boston, 1872.
Among principal works are statues of Samuel Adams, Harriet Martineau, Leif Erikson, “Ethiopia,” “Roma,” and others, portrait and ideal.