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| London: Hyde Park |
It is Snapshot Saturday! This week I thought I'd post a few pictures of sculptures from around London. I love sculptures, but there is something about seeing them in public places, or outside of museums in general, that makes me very happy. Of course, the sculptures were commissioned for specific places and purposes, but I still think that seeing the pieces in their "natural" settings like this makes them so much more...spectacular, personal, moving, thought provoking, etc. I guess I'm a bit of a romantic.
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| Kensington Gardens, London: The Albert Memorial |
Looking at Alyce's pictures of Hawaii reminded me of my husband (Hawaii is where he proposed). That, in turn, reminded me of Prince Albert's memorial in London and the romance between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. What a great story about love and marriage (granted, I may be romanticizing again!).
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| London: William of Orange |
I just love this statue of William of Orange. His clothing is fantastic and something about the way he's posed - I just loved the way the statue brought to life another era.
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| London: British Museum, Greek Sculptures |
The British Museum is a favorite of mine. I've been many times, and I'm sure I'll be back.
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Posted by Jennifer B. at The Writing Cocoon.
I love sculptures in their "natural" setting as well. Thanks for the tour around London..hopefully I will be visiting there sometimes soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful sculptures! I especially like how luminescent the gold one is.
ReplyDeleteI love public statuary too. Sadly I've never been to London, so haven't seen any there. Thanks for the glimpse/
ReplyDeleteImpressive statues, including the busts.
ReplyDeleteI love sculptures, too. My eldest son has photographed a number of sculptured pieces, including some gorgeous ones in Irish cemeteries, which I have showcased in my bedroom. Hmm, maybe that didn't sound right! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
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I agree that sculptures, out in the middle of the world where people can enjoy them, makes it so much more accessible. I love finding art when I walk along the street, and I'd love to spend some more time in London. Haven't been there since my college days.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it seems like a treat to see sculptures outside of museums. I've been to London, but don't remember seeing many statues outside of the museums (we didn't have much time there though).
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to London in several years and you're making me want to go. These are fascinating and I too love William of Orange's clothes.
ReplyDeleteCath @ read_warbler
Aren't the statues of London amazing? I loved them. My Saturday Snapshot included some scenes of London as well...so was great to revisit the city through your eyes as well. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments everyone. It is fun to see everyone's pictures - see the things that people notice and record - isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love statues. I agree with you there is something very romantic about seeing them out there in their natural spot. Go ahead and be romantic. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I forget to look around and appreciate the outdoor artwork ... the sculptures don't have to be in a museum to be beautiful and these are lovely.
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