Raintree Fountain, (sculpture).

Raintree Fountain, (sculpture).

Biedenharn, Emy-Lou, designer.

Erkins Studios, fabricator.

Raintree Fountain, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: copper with green patina, Arkansas limestone; Base: concrete; Basin: brick.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. 1 in. x 41 in. x 20 in.; Stone: approx. 18 x 19 x 16 in.; Basin: approx. H. 10 in. x W. 54 in.

Fountain featuring a copper willow tree. Six branches extend outward from a central trunk. The branches bend down and are covered with leaves. The tree has a green patina. Water flows up through the trunk and out through the branches in multiple channels, creating a "rain" effect. The sculpture stands on a concrete base in the back of a round brick basin. In front of the sculpture, also in the basin, is a small limestone boulder. The red brick, semi-circular basin juts out from a brick garden wall which forms a niche for the fountain.

Object -- Foliage -- Willow

Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Monroe

Administered by Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation, 2006 Riverside Drive, Elsong Gardens, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana survey, 1996.

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