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The International Exhibition: "Memory", marble statue, by W. Brodie, R.S.A. 1862. Creator: Unknown. The International Exhibition: "Memory", marble statue, by W. Brodie, R.S.A. 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: "Memory", marble statue, by W. Brodie, R.S.A. 1862. Creator: Unknown. The International Exhibition: "Memory", marble statue, by W. Brodie, R.S.A. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: "Memory", marble statue, by W. Brodie, R.S.A. 1862. The look is sorrowful, and we remember that what we can recall of the past is too generally sad. About the sweet mournfulness of the mouth we linger reluctantly, as over our own mixed memories. The eyes, lost under heavy, drooping, sorrowful eyelids, lead us to revert to the mind wandering in the shadowy but immortal past. There is more portrait-character in the face of this statue than is usually seen in ideal subjects; but, whether intentional or not, this does not destroy the sentiment or idea sought to be expressed. The Greek drapery seems to recall the classical, and it need hardly be added poetical, impersonation of memory. Mnemosyne - i.e. Memory - was the daughter of Uranus, and one of the Titanides, and became by Zeus the mother of the Muses. Round the pedestal is the Latin inscription, "Heu! quanto minus est cum reliquis versari, quam tui meminisse" which may be translated, "Alas! how much less sweet it is to converse with others than to dwell on the bare contemplation of thy virtues."...The statue is from the Marquis of Lansdowne's fine collection of ancient and modern Sculpture'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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The International Exhibition: Memory, a marble statue by W. Brodie, R.S.A., 1862, is a poignant and evocative work of art that captures the essence of remembrance. The statue's sorrowful expression invites us to reflect on the bittersweet nature of memories, particularly those of the past. The mouth, with its mournful downturn, draws us in, as we linger over our own recollections, both sweet and sad. The eyes, veiled by heavy, drooping lids, lead us to contemplate the depths of the mind, wandering in the shadowy yet immortal past. The statue's classical Greek drapery adds to its timeless and poetic quality. Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory, was the daughter of Uranus and one of the Titanides. By Zeus, she became the mother of the Muses. The Latin inscription around the pedestal, Heu! quanto minus est cum reliquis versari, quam tui meminisse, translates to 'Alas! how much less sweet it is to converse with others than to dwell on the bare contemplation of thy virtues.' This sentiment resonates with the idea of the importance of personal reflection and the power of memory. The statue is a cherished piece from the Marquis of Lansdowne's renowned collection of ancient and modern sculpture. Its haunting beauty and deep emotional resonance continue to captivate viewers, making it a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and inspire reflection.
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