Amelia Earhart, Maquette

Figure maquette of Amelia Earhart (July 24, 1897 – July 2, 1937) by sculptor Zenos Frudakis. Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviation pioneer and author, disappeared in 1937 during an attempt to fly around the globe. This maquette depicts Earhart in her iconic jodhpurs—her early aviation attire—standing on a cloud above a globe that traces her global travels. She holds a small airplane in her hands as she gazes upward toward the stars. Frudakis’ body of work includes a portrait bust of Earhart and two full-figure maquettes, from which life-size or monumental sculptures may be developed.

Size: Maquette
Media: Clay
Location: Work in Progess

⭐America 250— Amelia Earhart: A Symbol of American Determination and Discovery
Legendary aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart embodied courage, curiosity, and the American spirit of exploration. She became the first female pilot to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California—accomplishments that challenged gender barriers and inspired generations of women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and aviation.

Earhart used her fame to champion women’s equality. She co-founded The Ninety-Nines, an international organization for female pilots, and was an active member of the National Woman’s Party and an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment. Her achievements and independent spirit made her one of the most inspirational American figures of the late 1920s and 1930s.

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the U.S. Congress, she was the first woman to receive this military honor for “heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.” Today, Amelia Earhart remains a timeless symbol of empowerment, adventure, and the pursuit of bold dreams—especially in fields historically dominated by men.

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