Persephone, Bronze sculpture in Holcomb Gardens, Butler University, Indianapolis, US
The bronze figure of Persephone stands in the center of an octagonal pool, holding a lit torch of bundled twigs in her raised left hand.
Created by French sculptor Armand Toussaint in 1840, the statue was moved from Chicago's Swift estate to Butler University through J.I. Holcomb's purchase in 1950.
The sculpture represents the Greek goddess Persephone, who returns each spring from the underworld to bring vegetation and growth to the earth's surface.
The statue resides in Holcomb Gardens, where visitors can observe inscriptions detailing the artist's name, manufacturer, and mythological context on its limestone base.
In 1962, Butler University students participated in an unexpected event by decorating the classical statue with contemporary undergarments during an advertising campaign.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1840s
Creator: Armand Toussaint
Made from material: bronze, limestone
GPS coordinates: 39.84530,-86.17000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:25
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