 Paul Akers is primarily known as Benjamin Paul Akers
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From Westbrook Maine, Benjamin Akers was known for his portrait busts and medallions and most specifically for one sculpture, Dead Pearl Diver, about an ideal youth drowned at sea. With elaborate
carving of the fish net drapery, it brought Akers fame and success.
Sadly
his deteriorating health led to a short life, and he died at age 36 in
Philadelphia. However, his skills continue to be celebrated in Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novel, The Marble Faun. (showing 500 of 1813 characters). |
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