Los Mariachis - Key West, FL
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N 24° 33.497 W 081° 48.425
17R E 418266 N 2716277
"Los Mariachis" by Seward Johnson stands on the grounds of the Key West Museum of Art & History, also known as Customs House Museum, located at 281 Front Street in Key West, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM12NFR
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2020
Views: 1
Built in 1891, this magnificent red brick building, known locally as the Custom House, is a 3 ½ story Romanesque style landmark. Since 1999, the Custom House serves as the Key West Museum of Art & History. Exhibits include local history, famous personalities including Ernest Hemingway, maritime history, and works by local artists including some of Key West’s most photographed outdoor sculptures.
"Los Mariachis" is a life-size painted bronze sculpture created in 1994 by artist Seward Johnson, a part time resident of Key West. It depicts a band composed of two mariachis dressed in a pretty mariachi costume with a large red bow tie and a black Mexican sombrero. The man on the right sings and plays Mexican vihuela while the man on the left plays the big Mexican guitar.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Los Mariachis
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Seward Johnson
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1994
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Key West Museum of Art & History
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