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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
California

California, Hiram Powers, 1850–55, carved 1858

Hiram Powers, portrait

Hiram PowersAmerican, 1805–1873

California

1850–55, carved 1858 · Sculpture

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Yes, receiving visitors

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, United States

Room760

On public display.

Checked: 5 hours ago
In this state since: Sep 26, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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About the sculpture

California is a mid-19th century marble sculpture. Crafted by American sculptor Hiram Powers, the marble statue is an allegory for the wealth and danger of California. The sculpture, which is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, was the first sculpture by an American artist to enter the museum's collection.

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Particulars

1850–55, carved 1858

18051873

Accession number: 72.3

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Andrew Jackson, Hiram Powers, 1834–35; carved 1839

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George Washington, Hiram Powers, 1838–44, carved after 1844

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The Greek Slave, Hiram Powers, model 1841-1843, carved 1846

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Fisher Boy, Hiram Powers, 1841–44; carved 1857

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Bust of "The Greek Slave", Hiram Powers, 1848

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America, Hiram Powers, model 1850-1854, carved after 1854

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model 1850-1854, carved after 1854 · National Gallery of Art

America, Hiram Powers, 1850–54; carved after 1854

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Neighbors at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wheat Field with Cypresses, Vincent van Gogh, 1889

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Raised relief fragment, 664–610 BCE

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California — Hiram Powers · ART WIKI