Public Art

Sunglitter

By Carl Milles
Category: Fountain

About

Of Milles’s many water creatures, Sunglitter is considered his best and was his favorite. The neried (sea nymph) sparkles with youth and life, storming ahead on a dolphin. The upward movement that is so prominent in this sculpture is typical of Milles. In ancient art, nerieds were represented riding fantastic sea creatures and, according to legend, would come to the aid of mariners in distress.

Dimensions: 75″
Year Completed: 1918
Material: Bronze
Owner: Gateway Foundation


About the artist: