Friday, June 14, 2013

Messenger At Hart House

This sculpture of Hermes, the Greek messenger god, is found in the quadrangle at Hart House and is slightly visible towards the centre of yesterday's pic. I can find no info on the artist but did find info on an etching of it done in 1920 so it was probably installed soon after the building opened in 1919. The patina gives us a good indication that it has been out there for a long time.
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11 comments:

  1. LowellJune 14, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Very interesting. Looks like he was wearing sandals from Walmart! But not much else. :)

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  2. TexWisGirlJune 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    the patina makes its own art!

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  3. Laura. MJune 14, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    We will never know if he removed or put on his clothes when he made ​​the statue :))))
    Have a great weekend.
    a kiss

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  4. William KendallJune 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Scandalous! Scandalous, I say! ;)

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  5. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJune 14, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    I always thought of Hermes with winged sandals. This is an interesting interpretation.

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  6. RandyJune 14, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    He needs a good bath.

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  7. SharonJune 15, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Great statue!

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  8. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Looking good, considering he is approaching 100 years of age!

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  9. LowellJune 15, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Hi Pat! I had to laugh at your comment about the two off to find a canoe. Actually, the path they were on leads to the Silver River where there are canoes available to rent. :)

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  10. BirdmanJune 15, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    "Oh, my aching feet!"

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoJune 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Never stand behind a naked man putting his sandals on :)

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