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Post by Sepiana on Oct 9, 2023 4:17:08 GMT
Carved from the stump of a silver maple, this 11-foot-high sculpture recreates a warrior from the 8,000-figure terra cotta army buried with the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. As the artist said: “Most people carve bears and eagles (from stumps) but I didn’t want to do that. I wanted to do something different.” Tony, great finding -- a "different" statue. The carving details are impressive! |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 9, 2023 4:19:17 GMT
One from my older files. I shot this at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA. Moses' name means "drawn out". Pharaoh's daughter saw the baby Moses and drew him out of the Nile river, saving his life through God's providence. So this represents either Moses and his mother Jochebed or with Pharoah's daughter. I'm not sure which one. Jim, this statue is a classic. The B&W conversion is perfect for it. Thanks for acknowledging this photo came from your archives! There is no deadline for posting in the WP challenge. Hopefully you will post back with a timely image (in the spirit of the WP challenge). |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 9, 2023 4:23:30 GMT
An unusual statue? This statue is across the street from Jefferson Park in the NW part of Chicago. There is no explanation, no plaque, I have no clue. This fellow stands about 4 feet tall. It is placed about 15 feet away from the other statue that I posted. There is an interesting story about these two statues found here: [New art sculpture installed in garden in Jefferson Park - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers](https://nadignewspapers.com/new-art-sculpture-installed-in-garden-in-jefferson-park/) cjt, nice interpretation of this theme. These are indeed very unusual statues. Quite an interesting story! |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 9, 2023 4:25:07 GMT
Guarding the flower beds.. Mart, really nice composition -- naturally framing the statue with the flower beds and fence. |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 9, 2023 4:28:43 GMT
Well, this is hardly an old-school arty statue but I think it is well done. Black Wolf is a newish development in the City of Lethbridge. The developers put some quite attractive, hand-carved statues at three or four of the access points. This is the main one. Clive, yes, this statue is well done. Perfect for this theme. |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 9, 2023 4:30:24 GMT
Two dramatic statues decorate the War Memorial in our local town centre. Dennis, what a finding! These statues elicit an emotional response from the viewers. Very poignant history behind them. |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 9, 2023 4:31:50 GMT
kdcintx, you captured two colorful and whimsical statues at the State Fair. Great job! |
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