Martha Stewart, synonymous with her beautiful gardens, is a force in the planting world. However, the most statement piece on her Skylands terrace wasn't homegrown in Maine. Instead, it was handmade in France by the celebrated artist Aristide Maillol in the mid twentieth century.
Named La Rivière (The River), Aristide completed the original sculpture in 1943, while the first bronze casts were produced in 1948. Martha first encountered the piece as a student at Barnard College during a trip to the Museum of Modern Art's sculpture garden, where she was drawn to its serene form.
