Brookgreen Gardens Murrells Inlet, SC

Below: 1.) 139th Psalm "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." 2.) Annie's Garden 3.) Diana of the Chase - in the Diana pool. Anna Hyatt Huntington. 4.) Diana - Paul Howard Manship 1885 - 1966. Manship's use of repetitive patterns and enameled eyes helped place his work in the forefront of American sculpture. Diana and her companion depict the myth of the unfortunate hunter who surprised the goddess as she bathed in the woods. Enraged, Diana turned him into a stage and he was killed by his two hounds. 5.) Can Can by Jane DeDecker (born 1961.) The dancers represent a cancer victim with 4 friends helping her through the process of dying. An allegory of the human spirit's triumph over death. This clay sculpture received the 1999 National Sculpture Society's Silver Medal. 5 and 6: Brookgreen entrance in the Spring.

Below 1.) The Athlete (1915) by Rudolph Evans 1887-1960 represents the harmonious beauty of fine physique. The model was a javelin thrower and champion middleweight wrestler. Evans is best known for his Thomas Jefferson, inside the Jeffferson Memorial, Washington D.C. 2.) Dionysus Gilt Bronze, 1936 by Edward Francis McCartan. The life-size figure displays McCartan's elegant use of line, giving balance and harmony to the overall composition. 3.) Don Quixote- Aluminium 1947 by Anna Hyatt Huntington. 4.) Sancho Panza, Aluminium, 1971 by Carl Jennowein, commissioned by Huntington as Don Quixote's companion. 5. and 6. Lead garden figures were part of a series of castings known as "The childhood of the Gods" designed by Wheeler Williams in 1940 and made available to the public in 1942 through such patrons as Anna Hyatt Huntington. 7. Tortoise Fountain, Janet Scudder (1873 - 1940) Janice Scudder was among the first group of American artists to specialize in figures for garden settings. According to the artist, her aim was to please and amuse the world with her sculpture. Lead garden figures were part of a series of castings known as "The childhood of the Gods" designed by Wheeler Williams in 1940 and made available to the public in 1942 through such patrons as Anna Hyatt Huntington.

3.) Wind on Water by McDurrett Miller 2.) Grandmother, from a series by Richard Blake, created to celebrate the beauty inherent in the women of Africa, South America, Mexico and Central America. 3) Hibiscus 4.) Water Lily 5.) Fountain of the Muses.

Mother and Baby Bear! Children's Sculpture Garden

Please Duck! Children's Sculpture Garden

Below: 1. to 5. The Children's Peace Garden: Please Duck! Flute Boy, Frog Baby, Mother and Baby Bear. 6.) the old kitchen. 7.) Young America

Below: 1. - 6. Photos from The Lowcountry Zoo which is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. All native animals in the zoo were either bred or raised in captivity. Many were obtained after sustaining a major injury. 7. Little Lady of the Sea by Earnest Bruce Haswell 1889-1956. After attending Cincinnati (Ohio) Art Academy, he studied in Brussels at the Academie Royale des Beaux-Arts. As World War I began, he came home and created war memorials for many Ohio towns. Later he specialized in fountains, sundials and birdbaths. Little Lady of the Sea was acquired byBrookgreen in 1932.

Below: 1. The Saint James Triad sculpture is a subject in the book "Voices in Bronze." Richard McDermott Miller 1996-1997. 2.) Nature Dance - Alexander Stirling. Limestone. 3.) The Visionaries. Anna Hyatt Huntington and her husband are surrounded by objects of personal interest. By Anna Hyatt Huntington 4.) Nymph and Fawn won the competition for the Darlington Memorial Fountain in the Court House Square, Washington, D.C. It was acquired by Brookgreen Gardens in 1940. By Carl Jennewein in Bronze, created 1922. 5. Pledge of Allegiance, by Glenna Goodacre 6.) Meditation by Ernest by Wise Keyser (1876 - 1959) Keyser studied with Saint-Gaudens at the Arts Students League and in paris at the Academie Julian. This contemplative figure was first created for a fountain at a residence in Long Branch, NJ 7. Oak Allee

Below 1-3. Oak Allee. It's impossible not to point your camera at Oak Allee often. The ancient moss-covered oaks are breath-taking. 4 and 5. Riders of the Dawn by Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952) Indiana Limestone4, 1040 - 1942. Excelling as a sculptor, Weinman created some of his finest work for public buildings. Riders of the Dawn presents a joyous spirit of a new day and youthful vigor, embodied by two powerful stallions ridden by young men. 6. When commissioned to create a sculpture that symbolized the readers of a country newspaper in rural Michigan, Derek Wernher decided that a farmer sitting on a park bench would be the perfect choice. The title of the sculpture is the pen name of the newspaper's editor, Len Ganeway. Bronze 1980 7. Orpheus and Eurydice by Nathaniel Choate. Bronze, 1952. The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is a tragedy. After Eurydice's untimely death, Orpheus went to the underground to persuade Pluto to return her to him. Pluto granted the request, but warned Orpheus not to look at her until they both were in the world above - a warning he did not heed. The sculptor has captured the moment the lovers parted forever.

Below: 1. Dazies 2. Reaching, EvAngelos William Frudakis. Bronze, 1996 3.) Lovely waterfall hydrangea and path.. 4. Moss-covered Oaks 5 Sundial and 6. Boy with Ram Both 4 and 5 created by Brenda Putnam. Putnam (1890 - 1975) was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She created a series of fountains and sundials to establish her career. The animals and cheerful cherubs never fail to please and amuse. 3.) Red gladiolus .

Below: 1.) Flowers in bloom 2. ) Man Carving his own Destiny Albin Polasek 1879 - 1965 .The sculpture of Indiana Limestone was created when Polasek was a student at the PA Academy of Fine Arts. 3. Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) Diana. The bronze Diana in the collection of Brookgreen Gardens was made from a unique Portland cement cast of the second version which Saint-Gaudens had given in 1894 to his friend and frequent collaborator, Stanford White, the architect of Madison Square Garden. 4.The gate is an invitation to the garden. 5.) Pegasus, the largest sculpture at Brookgreens, took 9 years to complete. A stone carver, under the supervision of the sculptor carved the sculpture in Mt. Airy Granite. Pegasus, the winged horse of mythology, Laura Gardin Fraser 1889-1966 6. Pink Hibiscus 7. Pledge of Allegiance, by Glenna Goodacre who is best known for having designed the Sacagawea dollar that entered circulation in the United States in 2000. She also designed the Vietnam Women's Memorial located in Washington, D.C.

Below: 1.) Young Diana by Anna Hyatt Huntington in Bronze - 1924 2. Call of the Sea. Bronze. By Harriet Frishmuth. Frishmuth made a name for herself through youth scuplture by producing a series of lithe female forms. Call of the Sea was posed by a dance student and is an example of Frishmuth's exuberant style.Brown Sculpture Court, located in the center of the Huntington Sculpture Garden, contains a permanent exhibition of smaller works and many white marble pieces. This display surrounds an elegant reflecting pool and a cascading water feature. 3.) Wild Boars by Anna Hyatt Huntington 1935. Aluminum Inside Brown Sculpture Court

1. Pastoral by Edmond Romulus Amateis (1897 - 1981) Amateis was drawn to the work of the Italian Renaissance. Originally titled 'Mirafiore' this sculpture was modeled at Rome in 1924 when Amateis was a student at the American Academy. 2. Lighting starts early in preparation for "Nights of a Thousand Candles" in December. (See Page 2 for more Nights of a Thousand Candles.) 3. LowCountry building 4. Brookgreen Creek (opens to panorama) 5. American Foxhounds by Walter T. Matin (b. 1953) Bronze, 1997. By tradition, foxhounds are counted in couples, and they are hounds, not dogs. This pair of females hounds was modeled from the winners of an annual Virginia Foxhound Show. 6. Children's Sculpture Garden.

Below: 1. A penchant for astrological and mythological symbolism comes across clearly in Manship's work. The sundial symbolizes the cycle of life encompassed by the cycle of eternity. It is patterned after an armillary sphere, an ancient astronomical devise composed of rings, representing the great circles of the heavens. On the rings and base are depicted the elements, seasons, hours of day and signs of the zodiac. 2. Bell near the old kitchen. 3. Brown Sculpture Center 4. Fountain of the Muses Carl Milles in Bronze. The four males on the side of the pool represent branches of the fine arts. In the words of the sculptor, "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 Delicroix) his flowers." 5. Mares of Diomedes - John Gurtson de la Mothe the Borglum (1867 - 1941) The idea of portraying a group of horses in rapid forward movement was inspired by the sculptor's early like in the American West. This is a section of a larger group that consisted of several horses with a rider in the lead.

Below: 1. Derek Wernher's realistic old man, sitting on a park bench reading a newspaper (with my sister-in-law, Paula.) 2. Black Crowned Heron 3 Archway 4. Entrance to the Boat Dock. 5. and 6. In his will, Richard McDermott Miller 1996-1997 (see St. James Triad in a photo below) left his entire collection to Brookgreen Gardens. The collection is housed in the Offner Sculpture Center, along with works of others. The heads are Miller's self portraits. 7. Time and the Fates of Man - Bronze, 1939 by Paul Howard Manship. Symbolic passing of time, the sundial represents the Three Fates: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.

Below: 1. and 2. The Turtle Train - Bronze by W. Stanley Proctor b. 1939. Gift of Colin S. Phials in honor of Deidre Phipps. Native Floridian W. Stanley Proctor has become adapt at depicting people and their unique traits, characteristics, and personalities, The state of Florida commemorated him and his contributions to the arts when he was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2006. 3. Pomona by Joseph Emile Renier (1887-1966) Tennessee marble, 1929. After studying at the Art Students League, Joseph Renier worked in the studios of A.A. Weinman and Attilio Piccirilli. In 1915, he was awarded the Prix de Rome to study at the American Academy. This sculpture was designed in 1929, and carved in marble in the spring of 1937. 4. Raphell by Bruno Lucchesi (b. 1926) Bronze. The fountain sculpture was created after the untimely death of a young volunteer for a psychiatric hospital on Queens NY. She is depicted as receiving colance of cool water from a spring, as she provided to the hospital patients, Commissioned by her parents. 5. Moss-covered oaks, peaceful scene near walkways. 6. Phryne Before the Judges - by Albert Walter Wein (1915 - 1991) Limestone, 1948. Massive in size and presence in the landscape, this sculpture is an example of the sculptor's early work, which emphasized volume and simplification of detail. In the myth of Phryne, the Greek courtesan of legendary beauty secured an acquittal from her judges by revealing her body. This work was created when Wein Studied at the American Academy in Rome. It was subsequently enlarged for Brookgreen Gardens.

Moss covered trees at Brookgreen Gardens

Field of Blue. Courtesy of the sculptor, George Lundeen

Brown Sculpture Center Brookgreen Gardens

Joy of Motherhood - Willard Newman Hirsh

United We Stand (Flag raising on Iwo Jima)

Below: 1. The Guardian, Sahl Swarz (b, 1912) Bronze, 1937. One of Dorothea Denslow's students at the Clay Club in New York City was Sahl Swarz. He later became associate director and was part of its evolution into the Sculpture Center. His sculptures were commissioned for government art projects in post offices and courthouses throughout the 1930s 2. Brown Sculpture Court 3. Joy of Motherhood - Willard Newman Hirsh (1905-1982) Bronze - Gift of Mrs. Willard Hirsch. Infusing many of Hirsch's works in the spirit of the joy of life. The physical and spiritual bond between mother and child was a favorite theme. A native of Charleston, SC, Hirsch not only promoted sculpture through his own works, but also as an instructor, provided opportunities for children and young adults to learn the creative process. 5. United We Stand (Flag raising on Iwo Jima) Felix de Weldon (1907-2003) Bronze, 2001, a 13 inch study. Courtesy of the sculptor's estate. In response to the events of September 11, 2001, Felix de Weldon authorized a special edition of his sculpture, The Flag Raising on Iwo Jima, often referred to as the Marine Corps War Memorial. In de Weldon's words: "This sculpture stands as the American symbol of unity of action, the will to sacrifice, and America's relentless determination to defend freedom." 5. Joyce Kilmer poem 6. Day Lily

Children's entrance to Peace Garden and sculptures

Below: 1. Archway near Gift Shop Sept. 2010. 2. View of the Gardens. 3 Sunset 4. Moss-covered oak trees 5. Field of Blue. Courtesy of the sculptor, George Lundeen (B. 1948) Bronze. Lundeen received a MFA degree from the University of Illinois . A Fulbright-Hayes scholar, he achieved the status of full Academician of the National Sculpture Society.

Riders of the Dawn by Adolph Alexander Weinman

Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, SC
See Page 2 for Nights of a Thousand Candles, Harvest Home Weekend, and Cool Summer Evenings

Brookgreen Sculpture Gardens, Murrells Inlet, is located just south of Myrtle Beach, SC. It includes more than 9,000 acres of Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve,
the Huntington Sculpture Garden and the Center for American Sculpture. Brookgreen Gardens has earned accreditation from the American Association of Museums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, as well as being designated a National Historic Landmark and being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Brookgreen Sculpture Gardens Official Website.

My husband and I enjoy our Annual Pass to Brookgreen Gardens. As Members, we receive unlimited admission for 12 months, discounts at Keepsakes Museum Shop
and restaurant, as well as discounted admission tickets for guests. The member also receives two complimentary one-visit guest passes and all Brookgreen member
publications and e-newsletters. We hope you enjoy our photos from various visits.

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Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience
This seasonal exhibit features a lush garden filled with tropical plants where hundreds of butterflies soar through the air. Monarch, Zebra Longwing, Polydamas Swallowtails, Pipevine Swallowtails, Spicebush Swallowtails, Julias, Buckeyes, Queen Painted Lady, and American Lady are just a few of the species that call Whispering

The Saint James Triad Richard McDermott Miller

1. Below: The Afternoon of the Faun. Percy Bryant Baker (1881 - 1970) Tennesee marble, 1934. Inspired by the Nihinsky ballet of the same name, this work was designed in a small size to be cast in bronze. Anna Huntington asked Baker to enlarge the composition and carve it in stone. At first he resisted, believing his original design was superior. But finally, he complied and demonstrated the deliacyt of modeling reserved usually for bronze casting couild be recreated in stone. 2. The Thinker by Henry Clews, Jr. 1876-1937. Aluminum figure on a bronze base, 1914. Clew's satirical artistic commentary delt with aspects of society, education, government, military, family, love and art. His fascination with evil and its reflections were not well received by the public or critics. The base panel of a blowfish attacked by a group of needlefish represents perennial struggle between the artist, puffed up with creative works, and the public's criticism of his work. 3. The Plantation Owner. Plantations were designed to produce crops on a large scale for exportation. In coastal South Carolina, the plantation owners were known as Planters. Babette Bloch experiementedwith various sculpture media, and discovered laser-cut technology. Four stainless steel figures were commissioned in 2004 and placed in 2006. 4. Sunflowers by Charles Cooper Parks (b. 1922) Bronze 1974. Charles Park created a series of children and young women placed in whimsical or improbable positions to depict the fantasy and charm of youth. Sunflowers was donated to Brookgreen in 1984. 4. Rice Field Trunk. These trunks were essential to commercial rice production during the mid-1800s when Georgetown county was the largest rice producing county in the United States. The rice trunk consisted of a long box-like structure, which was buried into a dyke, with a floodgate at each end. It was built to regulate the flow of water in and out of the rice field. 6. Trail beyond the garden wall 7. Fall scene by Mother Nature!

If you missed seeing your favorite sculpture here, please let me know what it is, and I'll try to add it in on my next visit. Since Wally and I have yearly passes, we visit Brookgreen Gardens often. If you have never been to Brookgreen, I hope these photos will serve as your incentive to visit.
Comments or questions? Feel free to contact me. Thank you for viewing my Brookgreen pictures!

Page 2: Brookgreen Festivals and Events "Nights of a Thousand Candles,"
"Harvest Home Weekend," and "Cool Summer Evenings"

Call of the Sea. Bronze. By Harriet Frishmuth

Brookgreen Dogwoods and Azaleas in bloom

Dogwoods and Azaleas Spring in Brookgreen

Mares of Diomedes - John Gurtson de la Mothe the Borglum

Brookgreen Moss-covered Dogwoods and Azaleas

Below. - 1. Lucy Gibbs - a volunteer at Brookgreen Gardens., October, 2011. At 93, Lucy is an inspiration to us all. (She celebrated her 90th by parasailing in Murrells Inlet!) 2. Dogwoods and Azaleas in bloom! 4. Fauns at Play by Charles Keck (1875 - 1961) Bronze. A light-hearted interpretation of mythology is one of only two sculptures undertaken by Keck.