Poseidon in the pool.
Perhaps the statue above represents nobody and is simply an anonymous figure.
The pagoda. And a Japanese bridge?
Another fountain.
Is it just me? The number of statues, structures, pools, etc. (and I did not photograph all!) begins to seem too much. The individual pieces that contribute to the landscaping and building plan are all tasteful. No expense is spared to beautify the grounds, but perhaps more plants and fewer structures would have been the better way to go.
Less is more...
ReplyDeleteAre you sure this isn't your own house, Mimi, and you're just being modest and not saying so.
ReplyDeleteGöran, exactly.
ReplyDeleteGood grief, no, Cathy! Tom and I are rattling around in a house that is too big for us, but not THAT big.
Believe the anonymous statue is entitled "Boy, was I drunk last night!"
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely right about too many ornaments. I prefer flowers ad trees myself.
ReplyDeleteOne would suppose that all of those sugar barons wanted some way to flaunt their wealth and mere trees and flowers didn't make enough of a "statement" for them. Houmas house is quite impressive though, isn't it? Thanks for all of the great photos.
ReplyDeleteHeh, heh. Still drunk?
ReplyDeleteBoocat, the decorative elements are additions by the present owner. The pigeonnier near the house may be the only original structure besides the house. Certain of the decorative elements seem more appropriate to an Italian villa.