Like mother, like son

This is Semiramis, Assyrian queen in 800 B.C. She became the nation’s ruler when she killed her husband. Her son killed her a short time later so he could be king. She was designed and carved from a single block of marble by American sculptor William Wetmore Story in 1873. She’s quite imposing, displayed in the main public hall of the Dallas Museum of Art.

[Bep]

Great sculpture.

[Babs]

I love the lighting. Such an interesting story too.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful sculpture - a woman with attitude - I detect the expression of domination and bitterness on her face -- yet a fav for me !

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great capture of a beautiful statue.

[Diana]

Amazing shot and story.

[summerfield]

the details on this art is amazing! i look at that hand and it is so realistic. very nice capture. aces!

[Wendy]

Such a wonderful and lifelike sculpture! The lighting is wonderful and the story so interesting.
I guess the murder gene ran in the family!

[Pat Knowles]

A ruthless family indeed...power driven & I would keep away from that family! Beautiful sculpture though, soft folds in that gown she’s wearing.

[Jacqueline]

Wonderful statue, I admire the artist who made this!

[Carole Sandford]

I always marvel at how sculptors see things in the material before they start! Beautiful sculpture & quite a perilous thing to be part of this ambitious family I think!

[Sharon Lee]

Lovely sculpture. It’s called karma :)

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Wonderful photo she looks lovely and well sculptured fav:)

[katy]

This is a spectacular use of light for your photo Lou Ann

[Ann H. LeFevre]

The details on this sculpture are amazing. I can't believe how life-like that hand looks- the whole sculpture for that matter. Beautiful shot.