William Preston Powers

Place: Florence

Born: 1843

Death: 1931

Biography:

Preston Powers was an American sculptor, painter, and teacher, born in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He is also known as William Preston Powers. Powers studied with his father, Hiram Powers, a well known Neo-classical sculptor and expatriate who lived in Italy. After returning to the United States, the artist became a notable figure in Cincinnati's art scene. He was the third son of the artist Hiram Powers.