Lively Scene at la Fountaine
by Linda Larson
Title
Lively Scene at la Fountaine
Artist
Linda Larson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The centerpiece in the Jardins de l'Observatoire is a monumental fountain situated at the south end of the Marco Polo garden. The fountain is known by several names, including the Fontaine des Quatre Parties du Monde (Fountain of the Four Parts of the World), the Fontaine de l'Observatoire or the Fontaine Carpeaux, after the main sculptor.
Designed in 1873 and supervised by Gabriel Davioud, the bronze masterpiece represents Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. Asia is depicted by the figure of a Chinese woman; Europe is represented by the figure of a white woman; Africa is represented by the figure of a black woman and America is depicted by the female figure of an American Indian. The four figures, created by Jean Baptiste Carpeaux support a globe decorated with zodiac signs. The central figures are surrounded by prancing sea horses, created by Emmanuel Frémiet. Statues of fish and turtles complete the lively scene.
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November 14th, 2012
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