Mercure s'amuse Statue - St. Louis, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 38.851 W 090° 16.242
15S E 737522 N 4281196
Statue of Mercury also known as "Mercury Amusing Himself" or "Mercury Teasing the Eagle of Jupiter" is located in the parkway for Portland Place in the Central West End area of St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM5DY9
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/25/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Savoy
Views: 14

The sculpture was created by sculptor Frederic Wellington Ruckskull in 1891. It was purchased by the property owners of Portland Place for their parkway. The sculpture depicts Mercury warding off the eagle, protecting a lamb.
Time Period: Ancient

Epic Type: Mythical

Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art

Approximate Date of Epic Period: Not listed

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