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Find tranquility in David Beynon Pena's exquisite original oil painting of The Secret Garden in Central Park. This serene artwork …
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Find tranquility in David Beynon Pena's exquisite original oil painting of The Secret Garden in Central Park. This serene artwork depicts the enchanting Burnett Fountain at one end of a water lily pool, surrounded by the English-style garden's lush greenery. The statues of a reclining boy with a flute and a young girl with a birdbath, reminiscent of Mary and Dickon from The Secret Garden, add a touch of whimsy to the peaceful scene. Pena's gentle brushstrokes and calming palette create a serene atmosphere, inviting viewers to bask in the quiet beauty and timeless charm of this hidden oasis.
According to the centralparknyc.org website, "The fountain is located at one end of a water lily pool in the Conservatory Garden’s English-style garden. The two figures featured in the fountain, a reclining boy playing the flute and a young girl holding a birdbath, are reminiscent of Mary and Dickon, the main characters in The Secret Garden.
Following Burnett’s death in 1924, friends of the author wanted to memorialize her through the creation of a storytelling area and garden in Central Park, near Conservatory Water. They formed a Children’s Garden Building Committee in 1927 and commissioned the sculptor Bessie Potter Vonnoh to create an original work of art inspired by Burnett’s books. The Committee’s plans were never realized, and the memorial fountain was placed in storage. When the Conservatory Garden opened to the public in 1937, Park administrators decided that the Burnett Fountain would be a fitting addition to the southern, English-style portion of the garden, evocative of a secret garden.
Burnett Fountain is one of several monuments in the Park dedicated to historic women. While the figure of Burnett is not directly represented in the sculpture, the form and function of the artwork honor her accomplishments. Two other monuments to women depict characters from a storybook. Alice in Wonderland, a memorial to Margarita Delacorte, and the Sophie Loeb Fountain both depict scenes and characters from the popular children’s book."
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- Impressionist
- Realism
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Masonite Board
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bright Green
- Condition Notes
- This original, unframed oil painting by David Beynon Pena is in excellent condition. This original, unframed oil painting by David Beynon Pena is in excellent condition. less
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