Vinnie Ream

1847–1914 (age 67)

Sculptor

Biography

Vinnie Ream broke barriers as the first woman commissioned to produce a sculpture for the United States Capitol with her bronze likeness of Abraham Lincoln, proving the power of art to lift the nation.

Her studio nurtured young artists, her later public works graced memorials and institutions, and her burial at Arlington National Cemetery marks the nation’s gratitude for her creative courage.

Also buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Lovell Rousseau
1818–1869 (age 51)
Arlington National Cemetery
Lovell Rousseau was an American military officer and congressman who served in the Civil War.
Arthur Henry Dutton
1838–1864 (age 26)
Arlington National Cemetery
Arthur Henry Dutton was a Union officer killed in action during the Civil War at age 26.
John Rodgers Meigs
1841–1864 (age 23)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Rodgers Meigs was a Union Army officer killed in action during the Civil War at age 23.
Stephen Cassin
1783–1857 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
Stephen Cassin was a United States Navy officer who lived from 1783 to 1857.
Robert F. Kennedy
1925–1968 (age 43)
Arlington National Cemetery
United States Senator and Attorney General, assassinated during his presidential campaign in 1968.
James Ord
1789–1873 (age 84)
Arlington National Cemetery
James Ord (1789-1873) was a military officer whose remains were interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

Other notable sculptors

Henry Jackson Ellicott
1847–1901 (age 54)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Sculptor and architectural sculptor in late 19th century America.
Thomas Crawford
1813–1857 (age 44)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Thomas Crawford was a New York City-based sculptor and artist who died in 1857.
Douglas Tilden
1860–1935 (age 75)
Mountain View Cemetery
Sculptor.
William Rush
1756–1833 (age 77)
The Woodlands
William Rush (1756-1833) was a Philadelphia sculptor and artist buried at The Woodlands.
Albert Newsam
1809–1864 (age 55)
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Albert Newsam (1809-1864) was a Steubenville-born sculptor and artist.