Fontaine de Medicis
by Kathy Bassett
Title
Fontaine de Medicis
Artist
Kathy Bassett
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital Textures
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This would be the gift of the Alchemist for me at this time in my life. An early TGV ride to Paris,and actually stumbling on to this scene. Words hardly do this justice but it was a heart-filling experience. A'straight shot' photo is available also with very similar view on this site if there is a non digital preference.
The Jardin du Luxembourg features two noteworthy fountains.
The most famous one is the Fontaine de Medicis, a romantic baroque fountain designed in 1624. It is located at the end of a small pond at the
Fontaine de Medicis northeast side of the park. A central sculpture group shows the Greek mythological figure of Polyphemus who watches the lovers Acis and Galatea. It is flanked by allegorical figures depicting the rivers Seine and Rh�
At the southern end of the park, at an extension known as the Jardins de l'Observatoire, is another fountain, the Fontaine de l'Observatoire designed by Davioud, Carpaux and Fr�et in 1873. The fountain includes a statue of a globe supported by four women, each representing a continent. To maintain symmetry, Oceania was left out.
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February 28th, 2013
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Gary F Richards
Definitely your best! Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest YOUR BEST 2
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATIONS - COLOR ONLY
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your fabulous artwork being featured in one of FAA's newer Groups - Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group or any other thread that it would fit in! LF
Robyn King
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Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being a Wow!-factor image and Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for the feature of your artwork on the homepage of Greeting Cards for All Occasions 6/15/16, liked!
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