Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
S.1983.001 |
Object Name |
Sculpture |
Description |
"The Fountain of the Muses" by Carl Milles (1875-1955) (Poet-holds a blue bird) Group/figure/male/bluebird/poet/myth/muse "Of the eight fountain figures round and in the pool--five of these representing the arts--men who have been drinking the Holy water from the Goddess Aganippe's well. Famous water helping the musical artists as well as all artists to get the right spirit to work and create. Here we see them rushing home filled with enthusiasm--each one with his new ideas forcing them to hurry. Each artist carries his symbol with him: The Poet-the blue bird, the Architect-his new formed column, the Musician-his old interesting instrument, the Painter-here represented by Eugene Delacroix-his flowers. The sculptor is reaching for his gift from the Gods--as the Painter and Musician have not yet grasped their symbols--these gifts from their Gods are just coming--these artists are: The Goddess Aganippe waving good wishes to the artists, and in the same time playing with a fish below in the water. A centaur has dressed up to mirroring himself in the water--on the other side is a faune taking musical lessons from a bird." __Carl Milles 1955 |
Artist |
Milles, Carl |
Dimensions |
H-114.016 inches |
Collection |
Art Objects |
Signed Name |
not signed |
Signature Location |
not signed |
Medium |
Metal |
Material |
Bronze |
Technique |
Cast |
Makers mark |
[Bearzi Foundry Florence] |
Current Location |
Muses Garden |