Crayons were given to children at a museum before a historic statue was scribbled on, the National Trust said. 230 years old Roman statue crayoned and ruined by children.
A memorial to landscape architect Capability Brown was also defaced on 8 April, the trust added. Crayons were included in activity packs given to families over Easter at Croome, they said.
“The trail had been running for seven days and hundreds of families had completed the trail without incident,” a spokesperson said. The markings have been removed from the statue but efforts have continued to clean the memorial.
Moulded from Coade stone, the sculpture is thought to have been made in 1802 and depicts the Roman Naiade, Sabrina, in a grotto that was originally decorated with shells, coral, and gems.
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown Memorial’s work landscaping the grounds is thought to have been his first large commission. “Disappointing as they are, incidents like this are very rare considering the millions of visitors who enjoy and respect the places in our care,” the spokesperson added.
230 years old Roman statue crayoned and ruined by children at Croome, Worcester.
The Sabrina statue at Croome in Worcester is a remarkable piece of artwork that has stood the test of time for over two centuries. The statue, which is located in the gardens of Croome Court, was commissioned by the 6th Earl of Coventry in the late 1700s.
The statue depicts Sabrina, a mythological figure associated with the River Severn that flows through Worcester. According to legend, Sabrina was a nymph who drowned in the river and was transformed into a river goddess. The statue portrays Sabrina in a reclining position, with her hair flowing and a shell in her hand, symbolizing her connection to the river.
The Sabrina statue was created by the Italian sculptor Raffaelle Monti, who was renowned for his lifelike depictions of figures. Monti worked on the statue for several years, using his expertise in sculpture to create a stunning work of art. The statue was finally completed in 1834, over a decade after the death of the 6th Earl of Coventry.
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