Dr. Dodge Thompson, Chief of Exhibitions, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Speaking of the history and importance of William Rush and restoration of the sculptures.
The Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and PMA are celebrating the restoration of two historic sculptures by William Rush. The Mercury at the Mercury Pavilion and Allegory of the Schuylkill River also known as the Nymph & Bittern at the Marble Fountain in the Fairmount Water Works South Garden.
for Fairmount Park Conservancy
June 11, 2019