Garden Sprite by Frank Lloyd Wright - Oak Park, IL
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N 41° 53.649 W 087° 47.974
16T E 433671 N 4638332
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the original of this garden sprite for the Midway Gardens in Chicago, Illinois. This one is a replica of the original.
Waymark Code: WM1W1J
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2007
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Frank Lloyd Wright designed and Alfonzo Ianelli sculpted the original of this garden sprite for the Midway Gardens in Chicago, Illinois. This cast sandstone version is a replica of the original. There were many different varieties of sprites but this one seems to be most popular. Her nickname is "Maid in the Mud".
The sprite can be found near the entrance of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, IL.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Garden Sprite
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Frank Lloyd Wright and Alfonzo Ianelli
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1913 (original)
Materials used: Sandstone
Location: FL Wright Home and Studio
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