Three-Bowl Fountain with Dolphins, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.
Image on file.
unsigned
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Summary
A large, circular fountain with three bowls in descending width. Water spouts out of the mouths of six dolphins; their tails supporting the top bowl. The fountain is encircled by a walkway.
Data Source
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Date
1960. Dedicated Oct. 2, 1960
Control number
IAS NJ000300
sculptor
Canepa, Christopher 1876-1964
Type
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Medium
Concrete, painted
Owner/Location
Holy Face Monastery Vincent Drive In front, Father Hilary's Garden Clifton New Jersey 07013
Topic
Animal--Dolphin
Record ID
siris_ari_332603
Usage
Usage conditions apply