Sculptress
(noun)
A female sculptor.
Origin:
From french sculptrice, feminine of sculpteur ("sculptor"), from latin sculptor ("sculptor"), from sculptus, perfect passive participle of sculpo ("to carve, engrave, cut, shape").
Examples:
- The sculptress was known for her ability to capture the human form in her work.
- The sculptress chiseled away at the marble block, creating a beautiful statue.
- She was the first female sculptress to be honored with a solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- The young sculptress was determined to prove herself in a field traditionally dominated by men.
- The sculptress' work was highly sought after and her sculptures graced public squares and private collections.