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Powers, Hiram: Greek Slave
Powers, Hiram: Greek Slave Greek Slave, marble statue by Hiram Powers, 1843; in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Hiram Powers's Greek Slave (1843) is a white marble sculpture depicting a nude woman in chains. Created in the Neoclassical style, it gained international fame when exhibited in London and New York. The statue's popularity led to six replicas and established Powers as a prominent sculptor of his time. Powers also produced bust-sized versions of his popular female figures, making them more accessible and contributing to his financial success. The Greek Slave is a significant work in American Neoclassical sculpture.1

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