Saga by jamibann

Saga

A sculpture in cast iron and glass, which stands in the courtyard of Cawdor Castle - by Steinunn Thorarinsdottir (Iceland). I thought it looked particularly poignant with the streaks of rain running down the face and body.
It sure does, especially the face! A wonderful find and capture.
August 28th, 2023  
Yes she looks very sad..
August 28th, 2023  
Fabulous!
August 28th, 2023  
It looks like a scene from a horror movie with blood running down someones face
August 28th, 2023  
Wonderful
August 28th, 2023  
It really does! Great capture.
August 28th, 2023  
That is so striking, how interesting
August 28th, 2023  
It does look striking with the rain streaking down its face and body.
August 28th, 2023  
Great capture - the rain streaked face is very special
August 28th, 2023  
Beautiful capture!
August 28th, 2023  
That looks so sad, super sculpture
August 28th, 2023  
Well noticed. These drops have so many meanings.
August 28th, 2023  
Rather sad female sculpture especially in the rain, however she has a tremendous presence.
August 28th, 2023  
It accentuates the sadness of the sculpture
August 28th, 2023  
yes ui sotted the rain before I read the narrative , this is good Issi
August 28th, 2023  
like tears
August 28th, 2023  
I recognized this instantly! That was a great castle! The grounds especially were beautiful!
August 29th, 2023  
The rain gives it a very sorrowful feel. Did it mark a tomb or something? It makes me want to know the story behind it. Great shot.
August 29th, 2023  
Really compelling composition.
August 29th, 2023  
Quite moving! Is there a story behind it?
August 29th, 2023  
I wonder what the story (saga) behind the figure in the statue is.
August 29th, 2023  
Nice.
August 29th, 2023  
Moving shot
August 29th, 2023  
Good eye...agree with the poignancy of the sculpture w rain
August 29th, 2023  
@kwind Yes, I've never been there before, but it had been on my list for a while. Finally! Fabulous gardens, as you say, and an interesting castle.
August 29th, 2023  
@olivetreeann @randystreat @illinilass I haven't been able to find much information about the sculpture other than it is female figure, a rare subject for the artist Steinunn as more often her figures are androgynous. The sculpture has a glass cross that goes through the body allowing daylight to enter the figure to emphasise faith and passion. It sits in the North Courtyard of Cawdor Castle.
August 29th, 2023  
@jamibann Your description makes me think of Joan of Arc, but that might a stretch to have a statue of her in Scotland- especially when it's donated by an artist from Iceland.
August 30th, 2023  
The rain adds another layer and dimension to the statue. Well spotted!
August 30th, 2023  
Tom
Yes quite poignant; without the streaks a different feel
August 30th, 2023  
Excellent piece
September 1st, 2023  
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