Garden Figure "Pomona" c. 1939

Elizabeth Moutal’s “Garden Figure ‘Pomona’” is a sculpture that depicts a woman holding a cornucopia overflowing with fruit, a nod to the Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards. This work from 1939 shows Moutal’s talent for capturing a sense of classical grace in the subject’s pose and drapery. The piece was likely intended as an ornamental garden sculpture, reflecting a popular trend in the 1930s to bring elements of nature into the home. The figure’s serene expression and the abundance of fruit symbolize the bounty and beauty of nature, making this sculpture a timeless representation of the garden theme.