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Musical Grotto, (sculpture). Artist:  Biedenharn, Emy-Lou, designer. Erkins Studios, fabricator. Title:  Musical Grotto, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Children Musicians, (sculpture). Seated Faun Musicians, (sculpture). Digital Reference:  Medium:  Grotto: Arkansas limestone; Sculpture: concrete, Italian stone; Base: brick. Dimensions:  8 figures. Each figure: approx. 23 x 10 x 8 in.; Grotto: approx. 80 x 114 x 34 1/2 in.; Base: approx. 4 1/2 x 114 x 34 1/2 in. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  Massive grotto consisting of natural weathered limestone in a pseudo-arch shape. Eight carved figures are placed on and around the grotto; four on top and two on either side. The four concrete figures placed along the top are cherubs. Each cherub plays an instrument: cymbals, horn, pipes and tambourine. The Italian stone figures on the sides of the grotto are child-like fauns with hooves and pointed ears. Each of these figures also plays an instrument: reed pipes, tambourine, cymbals and rams horn. The grotto functions as a fountain and rests on an oval-shaped brick base. Both the grotto and base are planted. Subject:  Religion -- Angel Object -- Musical Instrument -- Horn Object -- Musical Instrument -- Tambourine Object -- Musical Instrument -- Cymbal Object -- Musical Instrument -- Flute Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Monroe Fountain Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation, 2006 Riverside Drive, Elsong Gardens, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 Remarks:  The figures were purchased from Erkins Studio. IAS files contain copy of related correspondence between Erkins Studio and Emy-Lou Biedenharn. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana survey, 1996. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS LA000488   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture LA000488 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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