Sterling Forest, Orange County, New York 1962
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A 1962 color photograph of a classical sculpture group installed at **Sterling Forest** in **Orange County, New York**, showing the mythological scene of **Diana and Actaeon**.
The sculpture depicts the moment from Greek and Roman mythology when the goddess **Diana**, goddess of the hunt, protects her privacy by transforming the hunter **Actaeon** into a stag; his own hunting dogs then pursue him. Variations of this myth have inspired numerous artworks over the centuries, including sculpture and painting, and the scene shown here was a feature of the landscaped grounds at Sterling Forest, which in the mid-20th century was a destination for picnics, outings, and roadside tourism.
Sterling Forest is a **hamlet and forested region** in the **Ramapo Mountains of Orange County, New York**, known for its natural scenery and historic trails. Today much of the surrounding land is protected as **Sterling Forest State Park**, preserving woodland, lakes, and hiking areas. The including of mythological sculpture in a park setting reflects mid-century interest in combining art and nature in public landscapes.
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