Lou Wall Moore
American sculptor and dancer
Lou Wall Moore (née Lula Belle Wall; c. 1860–1924) nicknamed "Princess Lou", was an American sculptor, stage actress, costume designer, dancer, and socialite from Chicago. She was known for early modern dance interpretations of ancient Greek dance, as well as appearing in Grecian plays, and for portraying Salome. Her sculptures were primarily busts, done in an ancient Greek style.
Early life and education
Lou Wall Moore was born c. 1860 in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Frances Elizabeth (née Calvert) and Captain Nicholas Wall. Her father was a riverboat captain and a noted steam boatsmen. Her family had moved to Montana Territory around the time she was born, and they remained there until 1876.
Moore attended the Lexington Baptist Female College (around 1878; now part of Wentworth Military Academy and College) in Lexington, Missouri. She continued her education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (around 1901), and studied sculpture under Lorado Taft.
As sculptor
Moore was particularly focused on creating bust portraits, statuettes, and reliefs.
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