Mercury and Turtle 1862 - 1879

"Mercury and Turtle" is a marble sculpture by Albert E. Harnisch, created between 1862 and 1879. It depicts a young boy, possibly representing the Roman god Mercury, holding a turtle in his hand. The sculpture is characterized by its realistic depiction of the boy's anatomy and the delicate details of the turtle. Harnisch's work was influenced by the Neoclassical style, which emphasized classical ideals of beauty and proportion. The sculpture currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.