Artwork in the Corridor to the South Reading Room

Artwork in the Corridor to the South Reading Room

Quotation and Fountain

Artwork located in the Corridor to the South Reading Room

Tongues in Trees
Books in the Running Brooks
Sermons in Stone
And Good in Everything

This quote is located above the fountain in the South Corridor and comes from “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare.

The fountain once worked, but the plumbing was removed years ago.

Oldofredi Statues

Oldofredi statue of a lute player located in the corridor to the South Reading Room
Oldofredi statue of a barefoot boy located in the corridor to the South Reading Room

Both statues, created by 19th century sculptor Gerolamo Oldofredi, are carved of Milan marble. Each stand at approximately 42 inches tall and are located in the corridor to the South Reading Room.