Elizabet Ney

In the late 1800s, an Austrian in Austin, Texas, helped to create a vibrant art scene in the young capitol city. How she got there is a series of (mostly) happy accidents.

Here are some links to some sources of more information about the incredible (Franzisca Bernadina Wilhelmina) Elisabet Ney:

Cutrer, Emily F. “Ney, Elizabeth.” Texas State Historical Association, March 23, 2019, https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx-originals/list/elisabet-ney.

“Elizabet Ney.” Humanities Texas. https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx-originals/list/elisabet-ney.

Taylor, Bride Neill. Elisabet Ney, Sculptor, book, 1916; New York. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29406/), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Star of the Republic Museum.

Music in this Episode:

"Former" by ComaStudio.

"Die Lore-Ley" by JuliusH "Suite Espagnole.

“Granada" by Nesralty.

"The Secret Waterfall" by Geoff Harvey.

"The Way Home" by Daddy_s_Music .

"My Girl 16th" by Darockart.