The title, "Little Girl of the Sea," is aptly inscribed on the base, along with the artist's label and inventory number #6588, adding a layer of provenance to this masterful creation. The sculpture boasts a well-maintained patina finish, enhancing its aesthetic allure and preserving the essence of Scudder's original intent.

Janet Scudder's life journey, marked by early struggles and determined artistic pursuits, shaped her unique approach to sculpture. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, she navigated through challenges, ultimately finding her voice through art. Her formative years included studies at the Cincinnati Academy of Art and apprenticeships with notable sculptors Loredo Taft and Frederick Macmonnies. Scudder's experiences as a companion to American heiresses fueled her artistic exploration, contributing to the distinctive style she would later embrace.

Rejecting the solemn statuary of her male counterparts, Scudder dedicated her career to joyful representations of children and literary characters. "Little Girl of the Sea" exemplifies this focus, capturing the essence of youthful exuberance and innocence. Notable works such as "The Tortoise Fountain," "The Young Diana," and "The Little Lady of the Sea" exemplify her ability to infuse art with joy and vitality.

Amidst her artistic achievements, Scudder did not shy away from addressing societal issues. Her outspoken stance against gender inequality and the stifling nature of conventional art is a testament to her unwavering commitment to authentic expression. In 1924, she created "The Seated Faun," now housed in the Brooklyn Museum, showcasing her enduring impact on the art world.

Accompanied by appraisal papers, "Little Girl of the Sea" stands as both a visual delight and a testament to Janet Scudder's enduring legacy in the realm of sculpture.

size: 31 h 8 w . ASKart: Janet (Netta Deweee Frazee) Scudder (1869 - 1940) was active/lived in Indiana, Massachusetts / France. Janet Scudder is known for Garden figure sculpture, landscape. ; Biography from Sotheby's London, New Bond Street Janet Scudder was born in Terre Haute, Indiana into an impoverished family plagued by misfortune. With help of friends and relatives she enrolled in local art classes and later the Cincinnati Academy of Art and moved through a succession of wood carving and studio assistant jobs in Cincinnati and later Chicago, encumbered by the fact that often female practitioners were forbidden to work. Her career and style took shape due to stints in the studios of Loredo Taft and Frederick Macmonnies between 1893 and 1896 and a number of years spent travelling as an artistic companion to a succession of American heiresses. As much as this helped her, she felt suppressed by the solemn statuary produced by her male colleagues and the monotony of living a luxury lifestyle and soon decreed "never to do stupid self-rightious sculpture - even if I had to die in the poorhouse" (Scudder, op. cit., p. 165).From 1900 onwards she focused on joyous representations of children and youthful literary characters, often in the form of fountains, and swiftly found recognition and a steady stream of commissions. Around 1908-1913 she produced some of her best known work, such as The Tortoise Fountain, The Young Diana, and The Little Lady of the Sea, often during trips to Europe. Scudder equally sharpened her pen and tongue during this time, lashing out to dilettante woman artists, gender inequality, and dull art. A cast of The Seated Faun is in the Brooklyn Museum (inv. no. 26.184), dated 1924

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