Preston Powers

Preston Powers (1843 – 1931) was an American sculptor, painter, and teacher, born in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

After returning to the United States, the younger Powers worked as an artist in Boston Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Portland Maine.

Preston sued his mother for inadequate support after the details of his father's will became known, as it declared his widow as sole heir.

[4] Preston Powers died penniless in Florence, Italy, and was buried in the pauper's section of the Allori Protestant Cemetery located outside the city.

[5][6] Powers' statue The Closing of an Era at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver depicts an American Indian in triumph over a fallen bison.