Through The Sculptures, Darkly

   Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the U.S., and arguably was the single most important city during the infancy of the nation. 

   Philadelphia is also arguably the best walking city in the U.S., as it's nearly impossible to walk a single block in the heart of the city without encountering a historically significant site, an amazing museum or two, terrific restaurants, and boatloads of great artwork.

   Especially sculpture. Philadelphia has sculpture for days. It's a broad collection of work that spans hundreds of years and just about as many artistic movements/schools. However, there does seem to be a commonality, a singular unifying theme if you will, that ties all the sculpture together.

   And that is, dark and brooding.

   Take a gander at a just a small sampling of what can be seen along the streets of Philadelphia and tell me I'm wrong.