Henry Raymond

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Title: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: Henry on December 05, 2011, 09:12:33 AM

Is anyone familiar with this painting?

Just wondered if you knew the history behind this painting on a rock in Fairfield.  I believe it was on Lost Nation Road.
A collection of mementos was placed on a ledge below the painting.  I remember hearing about it some years ago, but just never happened to get to see it.
steve

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/spratte_071206/Img_0716s.sized.jpg)

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/spratte_071206/Img_0717s.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: Henry on December 05, 2011, 12:00:07 PM

I called Dick Howrigan over in Fairfield today, but was unable to speak to him because he was in Montpelier.  I did talk to his wife Kathleen who told me they were aware of the painting, but didn't feel it was a very flattering photo of her.  She didn't know who had painted it or the reason for it, but took my number  for Dick to give me a call when he gets home from Montpelier.

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: Henry on December 08, 2011, 08:57:12 AM

I got a call from Dick Howrigan yesterday and he told me that it is located right near the Bert Muzzy Residence - He gave me a phone number of 827-3871 to call for more information - I have given this phone number to Steve Ratte, however if he doesn't call, I will try giving him a call, although I don't hear that well on the telephone.

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: tfence on December 12, 2011, 06:39:42 AM

bump. very curious

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: Henry on December 12, 2011, 08:11:10 AM

Steve did call Mr. Muzzy who lives near by and was given the name of the person that painted it.  The person that painted it lives in Burlington and Steve & I plan to take a drive up there, but it may not be until spring.

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: mirjo on December 12, 2011, 12:31:21 PM

No other info re: the cherubs, beads, rocks etc.? Is this a place of worship/remembrance for someone? Or is this the info you're going to find out at a later date?
This is really quite intriguing.

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: Chris Santee on December 12, 2011, 03:13:25 PM

I know nothing of the painting, but I know of this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Heart_of_Mary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Heart_of_Mary)

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: Suzy on December 20, 2011, 07:30:15 PM

It is on Lost Nation Road.  I have stopped and taken many photos there before.  There are interesting signs in the fields and property around the rock too.  Suzy

Title: Re: Anyone Know The History Of This Painting On A Rock In Fairfield??
Post by: Henry on December 20, 2011, 08:19:55 PM

Steve and I plan to talk to the artist when the weather warms up next spring;