Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Bringing Life to Water

Art & Culture

— Sunglitter | Carl Milles | bronze —

Bringing Life to Water Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

1. Bringing Life to Water Marker

Inscription. Of Carl Milles's many water creatures, this is considered his best and was his favorite. The Nereid (sea nymph) sparkles with youth and life, storming ahead on a dolphin. In ancient Greek ark, Nereids were represented riding sea creatures and, according to legend, would come to the aid of mariners in distress.

Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 38° 36.835′ N, 90° 15.444′ 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 left when traveling west. 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 (a few steps from this marker); Milles Sculpture (a few steps from this marker); Spink Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Pring Hybrids (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Milles Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garden as Inspiration

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Symbol of a King (within shouting distance of this marker); Life as Art (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Joyous Music (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

2. Bringing Life to Water Marker

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 153 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.