Discovery District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Topiary Garden
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
1. Topiary Garden Marker
Inscription.
Topiary Garden. . The Topiary Garden, begun in 1989 by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is a recreation in sculpted shrubbery (topiary) of French artist Georges Seurat's famous painting, “A Sunday Afternoon On The Ile De La Grande Jatte” (1884-6). To see the front of the ‘painting’, go to the top of the easternmost hill, and stand near the small black marker set into the path. There, too, you will find a bronze replica of the painting for comparison. The topiary project was conceived, designed and executed by Columbus sculptor James T. Mason.
The Topiary Garden, begun in 1989 by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is a recreation in sculpted shrubbery (topiary) of French artist Georges Seurat's famous painting, “A Sunday Afternoon On The Ile De La Grande Jatte” (1884-6). To see the front of the ‘painting’, go to the top of the easternmost hill, and stand near the small black marker set into the path. There, too, you will find a bronze replica of the painting for comparison. The topiary project was conceived, designed and executed by Columbus sculptor James T. Mason.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 39° 57.623′ N, 82° 59.301′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Discovery District. Marker is on Town Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Old Deaf School Park, near East Town Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 480 East Town Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
2. Topiary Garden Marker
Looking north.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 986 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
