Horn of Plenty
I’m not the greatest with pastels but if this blog isn’t about getting out of your comfort zone and playing a little, then … well it is, so nevermind. :D
Otherwise known as the “Cornucopia” this symbol of plenty comes from Greek mythology.
Wikipedia has this to say about it:
The cornucopia (Latin Cornu Copiae), also known as the Horn of Plenty or Harvest Cone, is a symbol of food and plenty dating back to the 5th century BC.
In Greek mythology, Amalthea raised Zeus on the milk of a goat. In return Zeus gave Amalthea the goat’s horn. It had the power to give to the person in possession of it whatever he or she wished for. This gave rise to the legend of the cornucopia. The original depictions were of the goat’s horn filled with fruits and flowers: deities, especially Fortuna, would be depicted with the horn of plenty.
In modern depiction, the cornucopia is a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket typically filled with various kinds of festive fruit and vegetables. The cornucopia has come to be associated with Thanksgiving.
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4 opinions for Horn of Plenty
Katelyn
Nov 14, 2006 at 6:30 am
Wow, William, this is gorgeous. My pastel experiments ended up in my circular file!
William
Nov 14, 2006 at 6:40 am
Well, all I have to say is there is a reason I didn’t post a larger version of this. Thanks for the kind words Katelyn.
Cyndi L
Nov 14, 2006 at 7:27 am
I think it’s lovely! Very free and very fresh :)
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