Neptune's Fantasy - Rochester Hills, Mi
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Rattrak
N 42° 39.317 W 083° 07.417
17T E 325939 N 4724721
Neptune's Fantasy is found at the north end, and centered, in Christian Memorial Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM86YT
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2010
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Neptune's Fantasy
A great and interesting piece, I am not sure how it fits in this cemetery, but I found it quite captivating and it is very well maintained.
Information from the SIRIS website is as follows;
Description:
Vertically oriented sculpture depicts Neptune grasping the proper right leg of a swimming female figure. Both figures are mostly nude. The female wears drapery and Neptune wears foliage. The figures emerge from waves with a seashell in front. The whole work stands on a bed of small white rocks.
Remarks:
Cast no. 1/25.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 10 x 6 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 3 x 6 x 2 ft.
Inscription:
Neptune's Fantasy Snell Johnson 1993 Cast Scott Johnson 25 signed.
TITLE: Neptune's Fantasy
ARTIST(S): Snell Johnson, sculptor. Scott Johnson, assistant.
DATE: 1993. Copyrighted 1993
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze with patina; Base: bronze
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MI000641
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Is found at the north end, and centered, in Christian Memorial Cemetery.
521 East Hamlin Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Found as listed.
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