Putting aside the aesthetic merits of USC's new statue of Hecuba (or demerits - it really is an overwrought and embarrassing piece), let's just acknowledge that, like all bronze statues, it's taking on a pleasing greenish patina. But what about the hand (and, indeed, some other spots). Did Hecuba have vitiligo? Did a seagull or three take a crap on it, and was some unfortunate bleaching liquid used? I'm sure that it shouldn't be taking on such a strangely lightened hue.
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