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English
Etymology
sculptor + -ess
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Noun
sculptress (plural sculptresses)
- (dated) A female sculptor.
1662, J[ohn] Evelyn, “Of the invention and progresse of Chalcography in particular; together with an ample enumeration of the most renowned Masters, and their Workes”, in Sculptura, or, The History, and Art of Chalcography and Engraving in Copper with an Ample Enumeration of the Most Renowned Masters and Their Works: to Which Is Annexed a New Manner of Engraving, or Mezzo Tinto, Communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the Authour of This Treatise, London: J.C. for G. Beedle and T. Collins, pages 52–53:Nor may we here omit to celebrate for the glory of the Sex, Propertia de Rossi a Florentine Sculptress; who having cut stupendious things in Marble, put forth also some rare things in Stampi to be encountred amongst the Collections of the Curious.
1980 August 2, C. T. McKee, Marcia Geier, “The Great American Lesbian Art Show Comes To Boston”, in Gay Community News, page 10:The opening of GALAS in Boston signifies the first organized presentation of lesbian-created art in this city. Over 60 photographers, painters, craftswomen, sculptresses, and performing artists are participating in this month-long celebration.
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