Thomas Jefferson (in a niche on West Lawn/UVA) 1st in a series of 13
We've all driven by these wonderful statues, but have we zoomed in to see the detail and effort that went into them? I doubt it. I hadn't taken much notice until C'ville Weekly asked me to contribute. They are all stunning in their own way. If you would like to learn more, check out the article. http://www.c-ville.com/monumental-questions-local-statues-lesson-history-source-controversy/#.VYNptvlVhBc
Zoomed in like this, this statue has a kind of Burghers-of-Calais vibe.
ReplyDeleteIndeed...some similarities for sure, thanks!
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