This is the "Spirit of Victory" memorial to the Spanish-American War. (Just imagine the face of defeat....) This statue by Beatrice Longman Batchelder is in Bushnell Park, Hartford, Connecticut. I took the picture because I just love the outfit.
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Now that is gorgeous! I want it for my front lawn :) I love that type of statuary.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. I haven't been to Bushnell Park since I saw Peter Frampton there about 25 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that's where Madonna got her inspiration for some of her 80's outfits....!?
ReplyDelete(in response to your comment on my WW post: we are nowhere NEAR ready to rake leaves yet. We've still got at least a foot of snow in most places on the yard. That shot was taken last fall.)
Lets hear it for the girl warriors!! Great shot. Happy WW.
ReplyDeletefirst thing that came to mind when i saw this was madonna's cone bras. (lol)
ReplyDeletei'd like to see this in all it's glory - do you have a picture of the full statue?
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Don't mean any disrespect here but the outfit looks like Wonder Woman. :D
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Serena
My first thought was it looks like a super hero:) Nice post!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a proper statue to be proud of! I think it's great...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, a face of fierce determination! Love this, well done!
ReplyDeletehow funny - what is deemed strong and great at one time looks so different at other times--I agree w/ the Madonna comment. I am so late for some reason my blog couldn't post pictures till this AM
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot. Happy WW :)
ReplyDeleteIt just got a pretty rustic charm :)
ReplyDeleteNow I know where Madonna got her ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat statue, I love stuff like that. Reminds me almost, of some statues in Europe. Happy WW !
ReplyDeleteLove the bra - hehehehe
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I LOVE this photo and for what it represents!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteMadona was there to see Peter Frampton and got BIG ideas! :-) (??)
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Nice catch! thanks Sandy for visiting by...
ReplyDeleteI must confess--the first thing I thought of too was Madonna. But seriously, it's a great pic.
ReplyDeleteI must confess--the first thing I thought of too was Madonna. But seriously, it's a great pic.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteSpirit of Victory! Woohoo! Love it - Happy WW :)
ReplyDeleteI laughed at the 'face of defete' comment.. :O)
ReplyDeleteNow she is not afraid to show what she has. I find it stunning as well!
ReplyDeleteCool photo with the city in the background. I guess the outfit on this spirit says go ahead and celebrate but don't get too close.
ReplyDeletePS...Nice edging
Nipples of steel here. Yikes. Sorry that was the first thing I saw. Beautiful statue. Have a great WW. :)
ReplyDeleteTHat is such a striking statue. Happy WW
ReplyDeleteThat is a great outfit Sandy and a great statue too. It reminded me of our Britannia that we have here in England.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue!! love her outfit too :)
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Naomi,
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check into this lady's history. Your mentioning Britannia makes me wonder who inspired this tough cookie!
When do you try it on? ;-)
ReplyDeleteSandy, that IS some outfit. Awesome sculpture capturing the spirit of victory. And you captured IT beautifully.
ReplyDeleteFantastic indeed.
ReplyDeleteI also love its outfit :P
ReplyDeletewhat a great statue! perfect for the celebration of International Womens Month! :D
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love statues like this one. It may be bizarre to say, but I can really relate to her.
ReplyDeletelove the details you caught! such an interesting piece!
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That is one crazy outfit! Great picture.
ReplyDeleteCool!
ReplyDeletewhat kind of statue is that? very nice!
ReplyDelete..great superhero get up.. :)
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting the site and reading our posts..take care and have a great day! Happy WW! :)
very nice! gorgeous! =p
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Thanks for stopping by to see my little guy. Have a great WW.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!
ReplyDeleteI love the victorious grace in her stance! I can see why you were drawn to this. Peace, JP/deb
ReplyDeletewhat a great statue and an interesting outfit! :)
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What a fashion forward statue. Great pic.
ReplyDeleteThat is an impressive picture! Thanks for sharing.
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Very fierce! Who would argue with a woman wearing that?
ReplyDeleteGreat picture, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, thanks for your visits.
Have a great day!
Woman power!
ReplyDeleteThe glory of days gone by...
ReplyDeleteI wish we, as a nation, could redevelop that love of county and the pride that results.
It's truly beautiful.
~~~Blessings~~~
And thanks for the song - I was humming along as I read!
ReplyDeleteIt's always been one of my favorite hymns...
Love this! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteVery historical! Happy WW ;)
ReplyDeleteYou love the outfit ? Do you wear a bra like hers, lol ?
ReplyDeleteyeah very gorgeous. i like the wings. the details a very intricate.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sniffles
Perhaps a cross between Madonna and Victoria Secret. What an outfit. We should be proud of what women do as warriors though.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite reminiscent of Madonna's look way back when! Happy W W
ReplyDeleteI kind of have the same thoughts, Madonna in her infamous bra. The picture is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletethe statue is wonderfully made! i don't want to see defeat so i'll fix my mind to this. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that the spirit of Victory is a woman. Nice photo Sandy.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW! Great photo of a powerful woman symbolizing a great victory...
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting WW meme today!
peace, Villager
Great picture as usual, gotta run and read your next post, it has peaked my interest.
ReplyDeleteMajestic! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the outfit!
ReplyDeleteYez … the outfit is stunning and memorable! LOL
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Cool shot! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteyou're right, it is an intresting outfit. very princess leia. :)
ReplyDeleteThis gal has a real "Do or Die" attitude!
ReplyDeletebeautifully captured Sandy.Thanks for posting!
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The bust cover is interesting. :-)
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Makimeji
I can feel strength looking at her position.
ReplyDeleteFor whatever reason...the lines...this is the face of victory and now imagine the face of defeat cracks me up!
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It mush have been cold that day. :P
ReplyDeleteI love this shot, very well done.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite an outfit.
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An eXcellent shot ~ the oufit, not so much... ;-)
ReplyDeletethe statue is already beautiful in itsel...representing the "spirit of victory" made it even more beautiful. :)
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Cafe Munchkin
What a neat statue! I think we should all dress like that for a day. :) Wouldn't that make the world a happy place. :)
ReplyDeletegreat picture!
ReplyDeletenice post too!
Thanks for stopping by my blog- happy WW! Great pic!
ReplyDeleteWhy did you give us a simple Question? What is this and what does it symbolyse?
ReplyDeletePS. That's from my humble soul and culture
Toraa,
ReplyDeleteThe answer to your question is in the narrative. I didn't ask any questions!
Very nice picture!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my WW post. Happy WW!
I like your photo! Great job. And I agree w/ Valleygirl, Madonna got her inspiration here I'm sure!
ReplyDeletetnx for dropping by... HAPPY WW... :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great shot! I can see why you like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.