A continuation of old posts, photos taken in 2014. The figure below represents artist Claude Monet. You can go here to find out more information about the man himself. In any of these posts, timing is outdated. They are better seen with our own eyes of course, but it will give you an idea of how they were. To continue...

Here is another sculpture from the McKee's Botanical Garden in January. This one is entitled "Monet, Our Visiting Artist". I learned since I first starting sharing these sculptures, that one of these statues can take up to a year to complete. I can well believe it as the detailing is beyond impressive.








Wow. Especially from the front, he looks so real!!
ReplyDeleteThought so too at the time, thanks Ginny! :)
DeleteI love these figures, and the painter is depicted so realistically. I admire the artist who created them!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Hugs, Elke
So glad you enjoyed them Elke :) He was an impressive artist I agree. Thank you and you have a wonderful day too. Hugs, Denise
DeleteIt will take him a long while to finish the painting at this location! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI think you are right Linda :)
DeleteHow I would love to see this garden! Monet is a favorite of mine, I love that realistic statue of him.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful garden Kay and glad you enjoyed the statue of Monet :)
DeleteLovely photos of the gardens and the sculpture.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Thank you Eileen, so glad you enjoyed. I wish you the same :)
DeleteThese are absolutely amazing. Even the way they have him standing. It's all so impressive
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed them Ann, I thought they were amazing too :)
DeleteI love how he just stands there and you can encounter him during a walk. It's a lovely idea of representation!
ReplyDeleteI agree, overlooking the pond was a perfect spot for him :)
DeleteClaude Monet was a dapper fellow. Not bad with a paintbrush, either.
ReplyDeleteNot bad at all David :)
DeleteHow lovely to see this post, Denise. Great to see and thank you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Margaret, thank you :)
DeleteHe looks real!
ReplyDeleteI agree Linda :)
DeleteIt is impressive — so realistic in detail.
ReplyDeleteI was very impressed with this exhibition :)
DeleteThis is another amazing sculpture. I love the setting, too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Janice, I have enjoyed revisiting these photos. Thank you :)
Deletethey all look so real to me. the first photo I thought it was a real photographer until I read the post.. its a lovely place to wander about... better than the wax figures In Saint Augustine
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra and now you have me intrigued by those wax figures in St. Augustine :)
DeleteThe clothing looks like cloth. These are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThey do, don’t they and I agree with you :)
DeleteHave a nice day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, you too :)
DeleteJumpin' catfish that is the most life like statue I have ever seen
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
I agree with you, I remember being mesmerized when I first saw them, very impressive. Hugs, Denise
DeleteSo realistic
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are :)
DeleteLooks like the set of a Doctor Who episode. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI’d like to see that Dr. Who episode. I have been a fan since it first started eons ago :)
DeleteIt's a good show. I always wanted weeping angels for the garden.
DeleteGreat photos. A good tribute to Monet :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks Ananka, I appreciate that :)
DeleteSuch a beautiful setting for this lovely sculpture.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It really was, very tropical :) all the best, Denise.
DeleteUy que lindas estatuas y bello jardín. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMe alegra que lo hayas disfrutado. Muchas gracias. Te envío un beso :)
DeleteI love the idea of Monet, one of my favorites, as a visiting artist!
ReplyDeleteMe too Jeanie :)
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