Patience Wright

American sculptor of wax figures (1725–1786)

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Lived 1725–1786, aged 61United States

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Aged 61

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Updated 2026-07-17

Patience Wright was a sculptor of wax figures, and the first recognized American-born sculptor. Wright is recorded as creating at least 55 works; only her full-length figure of Lord Chatham survives.

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