For my 150th blog, I thought a splash of gold would be appropriate.
While I was at the State Capitol on Saturday, I took a quick shot of the shiny gold statues on the capitol building. I did a search online and found out that this sculptural grouping is called "Progress of the State." It is in the style of ancient Roman sculptures and everything has a meaning. The four horses represent earth, air, fire, and water. The women represent agriculture and industry, and together they represent civilization. The charioteer represents prosperity.
The statues are steel, covered in copper, and gilded in gold leaf. They were taken down in 1994 for a yearlong restoration, and they continue to get gold leaf touch-ups as needed.
They sure do shine in the sun!
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