Read more about the article Four Continents, Customs House
French, Continents at Customs House. Photos copyright © 2019 Dianne L. Durante

Four Continents, Customs House

Sculptor: Daniel Chester French. Dedicated: 1907.Medium and size: Marble (ranging from 9.5 to 11 feet), each pedestal about 9 feet.Location: In front of the United States Customs House, facing Bowling…

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Alexander Hamilton and the Reynolds Affair

Alexander Hamilton & The Reynolds Affair: A Three-Part Moral and Political Tale is now available in print and Kindle from Amazon, and from Ingram with standard discount for booksellers and…

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Untermyer Fountain, Central Park

Schott, Untermyer Fountain, before 1910. Central Park. Photo copyright © 2019 Dianne L. Durante Also known as the Fountain of the Three Dancing Maidens Date: before 1910 Sculptor: Walter SchottMedium…

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Ward, 7th Regiment Memorial, 1869. Central Park. Photo copyright © 2019 Dianne L. Durante

Seventh Regiment Memorial, Central Park

Ward, 7th Regiment Memorial, 1869. Central Park. Photo copyright © 2019 Dianne L. DuranteWard, 7th Regiment Memorial, 1869. Central Park. Photo copyright © 2019 Dianne L. Durante Date: 1869Sculptor: John…

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Carousel, Central Park

Central Park Carousel. Photo copyright © 2019 Dianne L. Durante New Yorkers might be surprised to learn that not all carousel horses look as fierce as those in Central Park…

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Brookgreen Gardens, November 2018 (5)

Over the next  few months, I’ll be posting photos taken at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, S.C. Although the gardens are not at their most beautiful in November, the sculptures are…

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