Basset Hound - Kirkwood Park - Kirkwood, MO
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N 38° 34.879 W 090° 25.170
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This statue was on display in British Columbia, Canada in 2018, and is in Sioux Falls, IA.
Waymark Code: WM16668
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2022
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County of statue: St. Louis County
Location of statue: Amphitheater Dr., on Amphitheater sidewalk, Kirkwood
Sponsored: Kirkwood Arts Commission, Kirkwood Arts Foundation, City of Kirkwood
'“Gotta Practice First” is a bronze sculpture of a young girl playing violin, created by artistic duo Lee Leuning & Sherri Treeby.
'“Our young tomboy is struggling with her violin practice,” the artists say, describing the work. “She is none too good, but mom won’t let her out of the house till she finishes. Her faithful basset hound hangs in there, though he covers his sensitive ears.”
"The duo captures her attire – and emotions – perfectly. The injustice and relative agony of the practice session is evident. It’s a whimsical and emotive piece that will delight viewers. It brings back a flood of childhood memories for anyone ever in the same circumstance. Having to do exactly what you don’t want to is agonizing… " ~ Rossland News