#statue

[zegalba]

H. R. Giger: Biomechanoid (2011)

#H. R. Giger #Biomechanoid #art #sculpture #statue #silver #aluminum #body #alien #futurism #chrome #2011

[disease]

“MARBLE STATUE OF EIRENE” (THE PERSONIFICATION OF PEACE) ROMAN | CIRCA A.D. 14–68 | MARBLE | H: 69 3/4”

#ancient art #greek mythology #statue #art history #ancient greece #eirene #roman #marble #art #u

[howamidrivinginlimbo]

Sculpture of Apollo Citaredo in Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Originally, the sculpture from the 2th century depicted the city of Rome as a goddess. In the nineteenth century it was restored as Apollo Citaredo. The statue is part of the Farnese Collection.

#naples #napoli #apollo #greek gods #statue #sculpture #art #art history #ancient art #rome #ancient rome #archaeology #antiquity #ancient history #photography #travel #travel photography #history #culture #art photography #museum photography #art museum #farnese #greek mythology #mythology #roman mythology #roman gods #roman empire

[thepastisalreadywritten]

By India McTaggart and Tracey Kandohla

21 April 2024

The first statue of Queen Elizabeth II since her death has been unveiled to the approving barks of nearly 50 corgis.

The permanent memorial to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch – complete with her own immortalised dogs – has been hailed as a fitting tribute for the “mother of our nation.”

The eye-catching 7ft bronze statue went on display on what would have been the late monarch’s 98th birthday, with a group of her favourite dogs stealing the show.

It takes pride of place outside the library in the market town of Oakham, in Rutland, Britain’s smallest county.

It depicts a youthful Queen Elizabeth – who stood at just 5ft 4in – standing at 7ft in regal robes with three loyal corgi companions at her feet, one peeking out from the creases.

It serves as a permanent reminder of her 70-year reign and her enduring affection for the Pembroke Welsh breed.

Sculptor Hywel Pratley believes the memorial will become a hit not only with royal fans, but that it will attract social media users wanting a selfie beside the late monarch and her dogs.

Speaking before the unveiling in front of a 400-person crowd and with a host of local dignitaries attending, he said:

“The plinth is designed to be sat on and I can see the statue becoming popular with the Instagram generation, and why not?

It will make a perfect backdrop for pictures and people will be able to reach up and pat a dog or if small enough even sit in its back.”

Mr Pratley, 51, who is half Welsh and lives in Chelmsford, Essex, told how he chose to add the corgis for a “bit of fun and to tap into the late Queen’s humanity and address her friendliness.”

He explained he made the statue larger than life because a “life-size Queen Elizabeth is too small. She deserves more.”

The £125,000 statue was commissioned by Dr Sarah Furness, the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, following the Queen’s death in September 2022.

Addressing the crowds in the spring sunshine, she said:

“We are witnessing a piece of history today with the first statue of Queen Elizabeth to be commissioned since her death and who gave us 70 years of exemplary service.

Rutland may be a small county, but the response to this had been huge with contributions from local businesses and individuals of varying sizes.”

As she spoke, barks from 46 dogs from the Welsh Corgi League rang out, and she said, smiling: “You can hear them!”

She added: “The statue is for everyone.”

Before his cancer battle had been known and made public, King Charles III had been invited to unveil the statue.

It is not known if Palace officials had agreed to the request.

Instead, the honour fell to Alicia Kearns, the Tory MP for Rutland and Melton, before being blessed by Debbie Sellins, the Bishop of Peterborough.

One resident, Hilda Townsend, said: “It is just wonderful. We are the tiniest county, but the first to honour the late majesty in such a big way. It is a very fitting tribute.”

Her husband, John, added: “It is absolutely amazing and, as Rutlanders, makes us extremely proud.”

The unveiling of two of the three bronze corgis was given to two young children who had won a local school art competition.

In an emotional speech, Ms Kearns, 31, said:

“It is an incredible statue of our beloved Queen, who showed unwavering commitment.

We hope we can reflect on her legacy of compassion, strength and leadership. The statue was no mean feat and is for all of Rutland and all of our country, and to come together in joy. Rutland leads and others will follow.”

The MP revealed that the King would be visiting the statue.

Crowds of local residents mingled with visitors from further afield, some waving Union flags, with children sporting gold paper crowns on their heads.

She told spectators: “I am proud to play my very small part in helping to celebrate her reign,” pointing to the statue and saying: “She belongs to all of you.”

Following the unveiling, a lone bagpiper played a lament to the late Queen and the National Anthem was played, with crowds joining in.

Dozens of corgis, some wearing red, white and blue, then posed beside the new monument with their owners and officials before parading along the packed streets to Oakham Castle for a meet-and-greet session with the public.

Among the corgi owners was Katrina Emptage from Lincoln, with her two-year-old pet, Mable.

She said: “The statue is absolutely amazing and I’m delighted to be here to see it and be part of the corgi parade. It is very special.”

The late Queen held a life-long, deep affection for the breed after she fell in love with the dogs as a child.

She owned more than 30 over the years, many of which were direct descendants of the first, Susan, which was given to her as an 18th birthday present by her parents in 1944.

Speaking of his inspiration, Mr Pratley said:

“I very quickly thought that I would like to have a corgi nestling in her robes by her feet because what a great symbol it is, artistically, of her being mother of a nation.”

#Queen Elizabeth II #Her Majesty The Queen #British Royal Family #royal corgis #corgis #dogs #statue #memorial #7ft bronze statue #Oakham #Rutland #pembroke welsh corgi #Hywel Pratley #Dr Sarah Furness #Oakham Castle #Susan

[beautiful-basque-country]

A sculpture of the monument honoring engineer Evaristo Txurruka. Txurruka was the one who built the port of Bilbo and channeled its river, two facts that made possible the industrialisation and huge economic bloom of the city during the 19th century.

The sculpture is an allegory: a man (on the right) is fighting the sea, personified in Poseidon (left) who's already fallen and lost his crown; so although the man is still struggling, he will likely win the battle. The artist behind it was Miguel García de Salazar (1939).

#euskal herria #basque country #pays basque #pais vasco #euskadi #culture #evaristo txurruka #miguel garcia de salazar #allegory #sculpture #statue #art #history #poseidon #sea

[cultofmortem]

#statue #artwork #dark aesthetic #dark fantasy #darkness #dark art #art #gothic #dark academia #goth aesthetic #dark photoshoot #dark and moody #spooky aesthetic #spooky #spooky art

[abby-30]

dark academia 🍂🌙

#dark aesthetic #dark academia #light academia #cats #nature #deer #aesthetic #dark esthetic #statues #woods #books and reading #leaves #classic academia #dark academia moodboard #light academia moodboard #moodboard #books & libraries #statue #wildlife #source: pinterest #paintings #muesum #museums

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

this is so fun

#china #video #fun #miscellaneous #art #statue #satisfying

[kropotkindersurprise]

January 25, 2024 - A day before the celebration of "Australia day" the statue of Captain Cook in St. Kilda, Australia, was sawn off at the ankles, with the words "The Colony Will Fall" painted on the statue's plinth.

#invasion day #anti-colonialism #st kilda #australia #australia day #statue #vandalism #indigenous #indigenous resistance #aboriginal #2024 #monument #graffiti #spray paint #direct action #captain cook

[conformi]

Emerald Fennell, Saltburn, 2023 VS Fauno Barberini, Glyptothek, München, 220 a.C.

#Emerald Fennell #felix catton #jacob elordi #saltburn #2023 #movie #film #cinema #fauno #fauno barberini #sculpture #statue #marble #ancient greece #ancient art #munchen #glyptothek #collage #Barry Keoghan

[zegalba]

Chloe White: Cuckoo Settles Down (2006)

#Chloe White #Cuckoo Settles Down #art #sculpture #statue #next #sleep #sleepcore #2006

[escapismsworld]

“Do not draw me without reason. Do not wield me without valor.”

#dark academia #light academia #classical #academia aesthetic #academia #escapism #books and libraries #classic literature #books #architecture #sculpture #statue #royal core #cottage core #aesthetics #vibe #mood #Instagram #tumblr #twitter

[petitworld]

Angel statue covered in ivy at the Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, USA by Karen Larsen

#statue #ivy #cemetery #usa #boston #angel #overgrown #greenery #nature #naturecore #nature aesthetic #petitworld favs #petitworld

[thepastisalreadywritten]

#Queen Elizabeth II #Her Majesty The Queen #statue #corgis #dogs #British Royal Family #Oakham #Rutland #Welsh Corgi League #Susan #Willow #dorgis #Candy #Vulcan #Muick #Fergus #Sandy #Dr Sarah Furness #Hywel Pratley #Ancaster limestone #Smithers Furslow #Lord Janvrin #Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee #memorial #legacy #royal corgis #sculpture

[legendarytragedynacho]

Victor Noir's grave in Père - Lachaise cemetery by Patrick Magaud, 1984.

Noir is perhaps more famous for his death and grave than work.

He was a journalist who was shot dead; the grave consists of a full-sized bronze statue of the man laying down as if he was just shot.

The statue became a fertility symbol - the story says those who kiss the statue on the lips, leave a flower in Victor's hat and rub the genital area will find themselves with enhanced fertility, a great sex life or find a husband within one year. The lips and trousers' bulge on the grave are noticeably shiny from people kissing and rubbing them.

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#victor noir #cemetery #patrick magaud #sculpture #bronze sculpture #statue #bronze statue #urban legends #art #over k

[catsofyore]

I love this cat statue from Iran! Please zoom in to see the fine textures and designs on the surface. Ca. 1850 - 1900. Source.

#cat #cats #catsofyore #cats of yore #statue