Design for a Wall Fountain
Drawing
18th century - 19th century (made)
18th century - 19th century (made)
Pen, ink, and wash design on paper for an elaborate wall fountain. The fountain is composed of a large lower basin with scalloped edges in the shape of a semi-circle merging with an ellipse set on a low plinth. Within the basin, three male mythical figures hold a second smaller scalloped-edged basin. A series of arches fills the background where sculpted foliage hangs above the central arch and sculptural figures at the ends hold poles with water spouting through.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Design for a Wall Fountain (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen, ink, and wash on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing, design for an elaborate wall fountain, pen, ink, and wash. |
| Physical description | Pen, ink, and wash design on paper for an elaborate wall fountain. The fountain is composed of a large lower basin with scalloped edges in the shape of a semi-circle merging with an ellipse set on a low plinth. Within the basin, three male mythical figures hold a second smaller scalloped-edged basin. A series of arches fills the background where sculpted foliage hangs above the central arch and sculptural figures at the ends hold poles with water spouting through. |
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| Object history | This object was once part of an album of designs by various architects, artists and designers collected by the architect Charles James Richardson, and was bought from him by the Museum in 1863. |
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| Accession number | 3436:381 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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