Cleveland Museum of Art

Diana

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Date

modeled 1899

Medium

bronze

Culture

America

Department

American Painting and Sculpture

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

Depicting the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana is a small version of the massive weathervane Augustus Saint-Gaudens designed for the second iteration of Madison Square Garden in New York, a building that was demolished in 1925. Although controversial for its nudity, the weathervane dominated the city's skyline and became a prominent landmark. Due to its popularity, Saint-Gaudens marketed tabletop versions of the sculpture, which were sold through high-end retailers such as Tiffany and Co. The face of Diana was inspired by Davida Johnson Clark, the artist's longtime model, muse, and lover.

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