This ferocious beauty designed by Evelyn Batchelder Longman and erected in 1927 or 1937, Nike, the Greek Goddess of War, commemorates the "valor and patriotism of the Hartford men who served their country" in the Spanish-American War of 1898-99. Her big feet keep her from falling over. (We don't know how Barbie does it.)
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Great pics. I imagine that if Barbie would ask Nike "How?" the reply would be a simple "Just do it!" ;)
ReplyDeleteROFL!! That might be the question of the year!!
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SueAnn
Ha, I saw the title of your post and I thought it was going to be somebody naked except for running shoes.
ReplyDeleteInstead, a nice sculpture and some big feet.
Enjoyed it!!
Great shots, Sandy, as always and what a great sculpture! And those are BIG feet -- I'm sure they keep her grounded, well at least that's how I explain mine!! Hope you have a great week!
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Oh that Hilary.. cant top her
ReplyDeleteIt's so wrong that my first thought was, "I want a bra like that".
ReplyDeleteI love statues and would sure like to make one before I die .
ReplyDeleteAnother dream.lol
You know what they say about a woman with big feet...
ReplyDeleteShe'll need big shoes. Somehow, this statue has both wrapped up quite nicely.
I knew there was a reason for my big feet, now I know, although I still fall over sometimes. Powerful statues. I like them very much.
ReplyDeleteThat breast plate looks dangerous. The eagle has the wind in its feathers.
ReplyDeleteYou cut the awesomeness nicely with your humor. GREAT shots, Sandy.
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And a might fierce eagle that she under those feet!
ReplyDeleteI was reading this post very seriously. When I got to Barbie I about fell out of my chair. Great.
ReplyDeleteI'm at a loss for words...except one, Help!
ReplyDeletemy gradfather fought in that war
ReplyDeleteHey, bare feet and feathers!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent sculpture. The details are very nice.
ReplyDeleteBold sculptures.
ReplyDeleteSydney - City and Suburbs
I just watched Clash of the Titans and too bad Nike wasn't featured.
ReplyDeleteLOL i'm glad i don't have a Barbie figure!
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful sculpture--i love the feather details of the wings.
Wow! Love the last capture!
ReplyDeleteSandy: Really neat statue.
ReplyDeleteSuper sculpture, you've done an excellent job of capturing it.
ReplyDeletewhat a statue, wonder where she buys her bras? lol!
ReplyDeleteIs this the only mormorial to this war It is said in our family that my gradfather was wounded by a tomato can I remember ny father burying in chitnuga NY
ReplyDeleteAnd she even has a Madonna bra!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your recommendation of Picasa. I've been experimenting with it the past few days and like it a lot.
Beautiful captures Sandy, amazing details on the statue
ReplyDeleteIt is a cool looking statue, Carly. Gee, I couldn't do it, my feet hurt with shoes on.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and info. Now I know where the brand name Nike comes from.
ReplyDeleteFabulous flowing statue and a fierce eagle... gorgeous!
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots Sandy and I love the Barbie reference- always wondered that myself- Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteMajestic statue, and fantastic capture! The wings are amazingly powerful looking.
ReplyDeleteThe statue is stunning. I t has wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I don't know how Barbie does it either.
that's how to put humor to a symbol of freedom.
ReplyDeleteAwesome and superb Sandy.
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Awesome pictures, Sandy. Great contrast of the sculpture against the deep blue sky!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.