Group Rallies To Try And Keep Nude Statue On Govenor's Desk

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MONTPELIER, Vt. -- A group preparing to celebrate the life of a Vermont-born sculptor is petitioning Gov. James Douglas to leave a replica of Hiram Powers' most famous work -- which portrays a nude chained woman -- on his Statehouse desk.

A lamp featuring a replica of the statue of "The Greek Slave," an 1847 work of art by Hiram Powers, sits on the governor's desk in the ceremonial office.

The petitioners, who include the wife of U.S. Sen. James Jeffords, say "The Greek Slave" is one of the most important pieces of art ever created by a Vermont native.

The governor wants the lamp that incorporates the replica removed from his office desk during the upcoming legislative session. Douglas spokesman Jason Gibbs said last week the governor was concerned the statue could be broken, but he also said there was concern that school children would see the nude.

Gibbs said Monday the lamp would remain on display at the Statehouse while the Legislature is in session, but not on the governor's desk.

"This wonderful piece of art will continue to enjoy public prominence on display at the Statehouse," Gibbs said. The home of the statue during the session will be determined by the Statehouse curator, Gibbs said.

"We're leaving it to him," Gibbs said.

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WTF is it with people, anyway? We display gore & explosions on TV for kids to see and have no problem with it, but human nudity in a sculpture is too much for their little sensibilities???

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Oh my God, we're surrounded by fundamentalists on all sides.

to have a nude statue lamp though. Kind of like Elvis on velvet, maybe.

kitschy :)

...is another person's hillbilly art.