Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Milles Sculpture
Art & Culture
| | By Carl Milles, Sweden | |
Sculptor Carl Milles (1875 - 1955) dominated the Swedish art world during the first half of the 20th century. These even sculptures span the early, middle, and late phases of Carl Milles' long career. Gliding across the water or soaring in the air the spirited figures seem to defy the earth-bound heaviness of their bronze material. Each is cast from models preserved at Millesgεrden, Milles' estate near Stockholm.
On loan from The Gateway Foundation to celebrate the lives of Teresa and Aaron Fischer.
Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 38° 36.84′ N, 90° 15.442′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. It can be reached from Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Central Axis (here, next to this marker); Bringing Life to Water (a few steps from this marker); Spink Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Pring Hybrids (a few steps from this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Joyous Music (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands nearby.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
