"A Natural Beach Umbrella" in Birmingham, AL
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This is a fine example of Dionicio Rodriguez art work in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL.
Waymark Code: WM8ZXN
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2010
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Dionicio Rodriguez (1891-1955) was a Mexican born artist and architect known for using concrete to imitate wood. This one is his vision of a tree that has survived a flood. The local woodsmen decided to turn the exposed roots into benches and trim the crown of the tree and thatch it into a roof. Nearby is a bridge, a lamp, and another bench done in a similar style without the thatch.
Title: A Natural Beach Umbrella
Artist: Dionicio Rodriguez
Type of Object: Covered Bench
Location: Elmwood Cemetery
Material: Reinforced Concrete
Placement Date: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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