Public Square Fountain, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes
Ted Bartlett, Crawford & Stearns: Architects and Preservation Planners, 1999.
Summary
Three-tiered fountain topped by a statue of Hebe holding a pitcher and pouring water into a glass or cup. Water cascades from the top basin, to the lower two basins and fountain. Attached to the mid basin are four swans, with necks and bills raised in the air; water spurts out of each of their bills. The lower basin has sculpted shell edges. Lion heads underneath provide basin drainage.
Data Source
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Date
Limestone fountain basin: installed 1853. Cast iron fountain: 1870
Control number
IAS 74710001
founder
Robert Wood & Company
Type
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Medium
Cast iron ornamental fountain and painted limestone masonry basin
Owner/Location
Administered by City of Watertown Watertown New York
Located Public Square Park Watertown New York
Topic
Mythology--Classical--Hebe
Animal--Bird--Swan
Animal--Lion
Record ID
siris_ari_352775
Usage
Usage conditions apply