Waldine Amanda Tauch, was an American sculptor born in Schulenburg, Texas

Schulenburg, Texas

Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,699 at the 2000 census.Known for its German culture, Schulenburg is home of the Texas Polka Music Museum.-Geography:Schulenburg is located at ....

 to William and Elizabeth Heimann Tauch.

Tauch's father was an early photographer in Texas. Beginning in 1910 she left home to train in San Antonio with Italian-Texan sculptor Pompeo Coppini

Pompeo Coppini

Pompeo Luigi Coppini was an Italian sculptor who emigrated to the United States. Although his works can be found in Italy, Mexico and a number of American states, the majority of his work can be found in Texas...

and her career was intertwined with his, as student, then apprentice, then partner. Apart from two stints in Chicago (1819-1922) and New York City (1923-1935) she remained based in San Antonio. Most of her sculptural work is in Texas.