Lady On A Bench Sculpture By George Segal

The Lady on a Bench sculpture, by George Segal, is a remarkable piece of art. She is life-sized, made of bronze, and artfully covered in spatters of startling white plaster. She sits beneath a tall, green tree along the long brick walkway. She is alone on the black, metal bench, her legs crossed as she rests her long fingered hand on her knee. Her face is tranquil and undisturbed with a small smile frozen on her lips and high cheekbones displaying her ethereal beauty. As if she is taking a nap, her eyes are shut, unperturbed by the hustle and bustle about her. With the other hand, she protectively clutches her large handbag, ever cautious as she rests.
The air is heavy with the smell of decaying leaves and freshly mown grass. As I look at