Wallace Fountain / Fontaine Wallace [in situ]

Charles-Auguste Lebourg1872

Public Art in Public Places
California, United States

(This view shows the public space surrounding the sculpture)

This Wallace Fountain (more commonly known by the French term "Fontaine Wallace") is one of many throughout Paris, France and the world. It was conceived by Sir Richard Wallace who was inspired by the Fontaine des Innocents. Designed by sculptor Charles-Auguste LeBourg, this largest model was cast in 1872 by the Val D'Osne foundry.

Details

Title: Wallace Fountain / Fontaine Wallace [in situ]
Creator: Charles-Auguste LeBourg
Date Created: 1872
Physical Location: Westwood Village, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Location Created: Paris, France
Physical Dimensions: 2.71 m, 106.7 in, 610 kg, 1345 lb
Subject Keywords: Public art, Sculpture, Wallace Fountain, Fontaine Wallace, Charles-Auguste LeBourg, Westwood Village, Richard Wallace, Caryatid, Los Angeles, Southern California, California, United States of America, Renaissance Art Movement, Val D'Osne Foundry, The Renaissance, Drinking fountain, Public Art in Public Places
Type: Sculpture, Public art, Fountain, Drinking Fountain
External Link: Public Art in Public Places: "Wallace Fountain" / "Fontaine Wallace", Google Maps: Fontaine Wallace
Medium: cast iron

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