Upon the death of her husband [Laurence Matheson, April 25, 1930 - January 12, 1987], Mr. Matheson’s widow commissioned artist Peter Shipperheyn to create this beautiful and achingly expressive sculpture, entitled Asleep, as a memorial for her departed love.
Mount Macedon Cemetery, Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia
[photo via Accidental Mysteries]

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Upon the death of her husband [Laurence Matheson, April 25, 1930 - January 12, 1987], Mr. Matheson’s widow commissioned artist Peter Shipperheyn to create this beautiful and achingly expressive sculpture, entitled Asleep, as a memorial for her departed love.
Mount Macedon Cemetery, Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia
[photo via Accidental Mysteries]](http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqxtongiC1qzhl9eo1_500.jpg)