9 days ago · New York
In 1876, a New York artist sculpted Cleopatra’s death; 100 years later, it was found as a horse’s gravestone
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to New York. The first report grouped here was at 7 Oct 2026, 11:28 UTC. The headline in use is “In 1876, a New York artist sculpted Cleopatra’s death; 100 years later, it was found as a horse’s gravestone”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Edmonia Lewis, a trailblazing artist of mixed heritage, crafted the striking sculpture The Death of Cleopatra in 1876, which initially garnered accolades. However, the piece disappeared for many years, only to be found in an unsuspecting salvage yard.
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- First reported by Times of India World
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