Evelyn Beatrice Longman: A Pioneer Sculptor of Her Time Evelyn Beatrice Longman (1874-1954) stands as a remarkable figure in American sculpture history—a woman who defied societal expectations and achieved considerable acclaim during the early 20th century. Born in Winchester, Ohio, her formative years instilled within her an enduring fascination with art and craftsmanship, ultimately shaping her extraordinary artistic journey. Inspired by the grandeur of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago—where she witnessed monumental sculptures and embraced the burgeoning spirit of innovati…