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 Millesgården, 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 these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 38° 36.845′ N, 90° 15.465′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joyous Music (here, next to this marker); Pring Hybrids (a few steps from this marker); Water Lilies at the Garden (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Milles Sculpture
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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 54 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
