Reflections on a Sea Horse
by Richard Reeve
Title
Reflections on a Sea Horse
Artist
Richard Reeve
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A beautiful Sea Horse fountain, reflected in a garden pool on a bright Spring day.
The hippocampus, or horse-beast has a long tradition in mythology, being described in Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Phoenecian, Lydian and even Pictish art. The image was has been used in heraldry and many post--rennaisance artworks, such as the Trevi fountain. It is seen today as a symbol of Air France, on the engine nacelles of their aircraft fleet.
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Art from the Past - 04/10/2015
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April 9th, 2015
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