Gargoyles, (sculpture).

Gargoyles, (sculpture).

Bendernagel & Andras, architectural firm.

Gargoyles, (sculpture).

Muses, (sculpture).

Each gargoyle: approx. 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 10 in.

Three different types of gargoyles in a repetitive pattern adorning the second and third stories of a building in a courtyard setting. They are believed to represent the muses of the Arts and Sciences. History is represented by a gargoyle holding a globe, while Astronomy is represented by a gargoyle holding a telescope. A third type of gargoyle may be holding a scroll to represent Philosophy, or may be holding a telescope as another version of Astronomy.

Fantasy -- Monster

Architecture exterior -- Detail -- Gargoyle

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Astronomy

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- History

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Philosophy

Architectural component

Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans

Ursuline Nuns of New Orleans, Religious Community, 2635 State Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana, New Orleans survey, 1993.

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