Caroline Peddle Ball facts for kids
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Caroline Peddle Ball
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Ball working in her Paris studio
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| Born | November 11, 1869 Terre Haute, Indiana
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| Died | October 1, 1938 (aged 68) Harwinton, Connecticut
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Sculpture |
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Bertrand E. Ball
(m. 1902) |
Caroline Peddle Ball (born November 11, 1869 – died October 1, 1938) was a talented American sculptor. She showed her amazing artwork at big events. These included the 1893 Chicago Exposition and the 1900 Paris Exhibition.
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Caroline Peddle Ball's Life Story
Caroline Peddle was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. This happened on November 11, 1869. She loved art from a young age.
Her Art Education
Caroline studied art at the Rose Polytechnic Institute. She also went to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Later, she continued her studies in New York. She learned at the Art Students League of New York. Here, she was taught by famous artists like Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Kenyon Cox. Caroline was also a member of the Guild of Arts and Crafts.
Early Career and Exhibitions
Caroline Peddle Ball worked for the Tiffany Glass Company. This company showed her designs at the 1893 Chicago Exposition. This was a very important event.
In the late 1890s, Caroline traveled to Europe. She lived in Florence, Italy for several months. Then, she opened her own studio in Paris in May 1897. She worked there for several years.
She received a special award at the Paris Exhibition of 1900. This was for her sculpture called "Victory." It was placed on the United States building at the exhibition. She also created a special fountain in Flushing, Long Island. Other works included a portrait medallion of Miss Cox from Terre Haute. She also made a monument for a child in her hometown.
Later Life and Family
Caroline Peddle Ball returned to the United States in 1902. She kept her art studio open for the rest of her life. She became well-known for making small bronze sculptures. Many of these sculptures showed children.
She passed away in Connecticut on October 1, 1938.
Caroline Peddle Ball was the younger sister of John B. Peddle. She married Bertrand E. Ball on October 16, 1902. They had one child together. Their marriage later ended.
Her Amazing Sculptures
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Initial sketch for the Isabella quarter, 1893
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Gravitation. Medallion, around 1906
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Child with picture book. Figurine, around 1906
