Undine rising

“Undine Rising from the Waters” by the late American sculptor Chauncey Bradley Ives

White marble seems to dissolve into rippling wet fabric as the water nymph Undine changes from liquid to human form. Abandoned by her husband, the heartbro...

Chauncey Bradley Ives Undine Rising from the Waters, modeled ca. 1880-1882 Yale…

In the realm of art, certain works possess the power to captivate and enchant viewers, transcending time and space with their beauty and symbolism.

The 2 sides to my personality 🎀🖤 ~ mood courtesy of pinterest

The Veiled Virgin is the name of a piece of marble sculpture created by Giovanni Strazza, an Italian sculptor. As its name indicates, this sculpture is a bust of the Blessed Virgin Mary wearing a veil. The Veiled Virgin is particularly notable for its fine craftsmanship, as Strazza manages to transform the hard marble into something that reflects the softness and fineness of a real veil.

this reminded me a lot of the winged victory of samothrace statue that is in the louvre, paris. this was found in the national portrait gallery in washington d.c. i love the idea of statues creating a wet illusion.