Jamaica Plain Historical Society: Evelyn Beatrice Longman (Event Video)

Press release from the Jamaica Plain Historical Society:

February 28, 2022

Dana Pilson, a curatorial researcher at Chesterwood provides an online presentation focusing on the remarkable achievements of sculptor Evelyn Beatrice Longman, the only female student and assistant in the studio of Daniel Chester French. The two artists shared a close professional and personal relationship, which is documented in letters and photographs. This talk highlights the many intersections and cross-currents between their works, including the exquisite Slocum Memorial in Forest Hills Cemetery.

This event was held on February 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m via Zoom. Click on the triangle below to watch the presentation.

This press release was produced by the Jamaica Plain Historical Society. The views expressed here are the author’s own.