Nick Engelbert's Grandview
“If a man can't be happy on a
little farm in Wisconsin, he hasn't the makings
of happiness in his soul.” Nick Engelbert.
Wisconsin folk art fascinates me, and Grandview is nearby and always fun to visit. 
"In 1937, after his children were grown, Nick Engelbert began to build an elaborate arched porch of concrete around the front entrance of his farmhouse, ultimately covering every inch of the outside surface of the house with concrete inlaid with shards of china, glass, beads, buttons, and sea shells. Over the next 15 years, Nick created more than 40 concrete sculptures in his yard, combining patriotic themes with imagery from history, fairy tales, mythology and his own imagination. At the age of 70, no longer able to make sculptures, he turned to painting, producing over 200 oils before his death in 1962 " Grandview
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wonderful post and wonderful pics! This sounds like the right way to have sence in every single day you of your life ;-) upvoted and resteemed. Cheers from the seven mountains, Germany
wonderful arts...
I love this artwork as well! Is it typical for Wisconsin? Guess my wife would like the last one, for it seems to be a man from Switzerland. :)
A lot of Swiss settled in this area. A nearby town is called New Glarus and they still celebrate their Swiss heritage with numerous festivals throughout the year. Several of the older folks still speak Swiss, but it is getting less common all the time. One of the reasons Wisconsin is known for great cheese! I will post more photos from various Swiss functions.
Lots of Norwegian settlers here, too, hence the Viking
My ancestors came here from Germany,..lots of Germans here, too, and a strong culture of beer and breweries
Typical? No, but there are a few examples of this sort of art in Wisconsin. This artist came here from Austria
Cheese, beer .... I see, I'll have to visit Wisconsin on day! :)
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STOPWhat’s a great place you found in Wisconsin WOW I’ve been so many times but never had possibility to get there. Thank you for sharing my friend :-))) Up&resteem:-)))
If you do get there, come see me, Margaret! Its not terribly far from me!
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Grecian Art so nice.
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How fun to think if one could... to create art on your own home ground, and years later have people come see it all and take pictures of them! :) I love the pieces of inlaid glass and china and beads, buttons and sea shells on the house walls...