
Nydia, the Blind Girl of Pompeii
1855 · marble
overall: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
gross weight: 880 lb. (399.165 kg)
pedestal weight: 1221 lb. (553.842 kg)
National Gallery of Art

Randolph Rogers was an American Neoclassical sculptor. An expatriate who lived most of his life in Italy, his works ranged from popular subjects to major commissions, including the Columbus Doors at the U.S. Capitol and American Civil War monuments. He died in Rome Italy on January 15 1892 at age 66.
Source: Smithsonian Institution · Trust score: 95% · Updated 19d ago