Sunday, May 29, 2011

Pioneer Mother Monument, Golden Gate Park

Pioneer Mother Monument, Golden Gate Park

The Pioneer Mother Monument in Golden Gate Park is located near the entrance of Stow Lake Drive. It is sculpted by American Charles Grafly, 1915. On the base of the monument there is a plaque that reads...

"Over rude paths beset with hunger and risk she pressed onward toward the vision of a better country. To an assemblage of men busied with the perishable rewards of the day she brought the three-fold leaven of enduring society - faith, gentleness, and home with the nurture of children". _ _ Benjamin Ide Wheeler


3 comments:

Jonathan R Apilado said...

This painting is soo cool! I love the colors you chose for the statue because the painting makes if feel like I'm there. :D

Cameron Chun said...

Wow! Thx Jonathan for the very kind comments. Have fun painting over the summer break : )

Jonathan R Apilado said...

Thanks, Cameron. :D I did another gouache plein air today and it was really fun because I feel like I found the right consistency of the paint. It was a very satisfying feeling. haha