Friday, August 29, 2014

The Yearlings


The Yearlings is a well known and loved sculpture in Scottsdale.  It sits at the entrance to the Scottsdale Civic Plaza and on the edge of "old town" Scottsdale, an area of high tourist volume.  I almost always see someone posing for a photo by it whenever I'm there.  The sculptor was George-Ann Tognoni, a life long lover of horses who has a few equine sculpture around Scottsdale.  She passed away in 2008 at the age of 88 but, has surely left a beautiful legacy to be enjoyed for many years to come.

16 comments:

Thérèse said...

So nice! As well as the landscaping underneath.

Karl said...

A beautiful sculpture, the horses look so vivid!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Love this one, wonderful sense of movement and of course who doesn't love horses.. Have a fab weekend Sharon..

Mersad said...

A really great statue. I love the captured movement.

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Birdman said...

Strong sculpture here. Legacy for sure.

Kathy said...

Beauty in motion!

Judy said...

I love this sculpture!

Steve Reed said...

Nice -- although the word "yearling" always makes me think of deer, after the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings book. :)

William Kendall said...

It is a gorgeous sculpture, Sharon.

Jack said...

I think I have seen these horses before, either on your or Julie's blog. Wouldn't we all like to leave behind something beautiful with the impact and attention that these flowing horses command?

RedPat said...

Such a dynamic piece!
Our local, (Buffalo, NY), PBS station had a special on Chihuly's outdoor work last night and I though of you and the wonderful shots you have shown us of his work.

cieldequimper said...

This is magnificent!

Randy said...

Powerful artwork.

Anonymous said...

She has created a real sense of movement, looks very exhilarating!

Kate said...

It's a remarkable sculpture and a outstanding legacy of a talented person.

Unknown said...

I agree with Grace, wonderful sense of movement!