Milles sculpture at Cranbrook

The work in bronze of Swedish sculptor Carl Milles abounds on the campus of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum.  Here are a few of my favorites photographed on a recent walking tour.

Female figure in Orpheus Fountain

Female figure in Orpheus Fountain

Beethoven figure in Orpheus Fountain

Beethoven figure in Orpheus Fountain

Siren and Fishes

Siren and Fishes

One of two Boars at entry gates

One of two Boars at entry gates

Sunglitter

Sunglitter

Jonah and the Whale fountain

Jonah and the Whale fountain

Whimsical early plan of Cranbrook designed by Eliel Saarinen and woven by Loja Saarinen Studio.  Locations of several of these sculptures are indicated - but not always accurately.

Whimsical early plan of Cranbrook designed by Eliel Saarinen and woven by Loja Saarinen Studio. Locations of several of these sculptures are indicated - but not always accurately.

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