Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Botanic Gardens, Governor Phillip Fountain

The Governor Phillip Fountain is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, close to Macquarie Street. It was created by the Italian sculptor Achille Simonetti and unveiled in 1897 to honour Captain Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales. This magnificent 15.24 metre high fountain features a marble pedestal for the 4.5 metre bronze statue of Captain Phillip. The pedestal features three reliefs of Justice, Patriotism and Education. Below the pedestal are the reclining bronze figures of Neptune (Navigation), Agriculture, Cyclops (Mining) and Commerce. The four marble consoles are embellished with bronze plaques of Aboriginal people. Between the figures are four giant marble clam shells each surmounted by bronze prows of ships and twin giant sea serpents which feed water into the white marble basins. A view from the front can be seen here.
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16 comments:

  1. MarkWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 01:43:00 GMT+11

    I have been to the BG's many times but have never seen this fountain i don't think I couldve walked past and not noticed it's OTT elements. Good find Jim.

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  2. Kathie BrownWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 04:38:00 GMT+11

    That's an impressive fountain and I love the blue sky beyond!

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  3. Jeannette StGWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 06:14:00 GMT+11

    A great capture with different features!

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  4. AnonymousWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 08:39:00 GMT+11

    How impressive a sight.

    Please have a good Wednesday.

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 11:27:00 GMT+11

    Although have walked through the Botanic Gardens, we missed this one. Pity, as it is very impressive.

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  6. CloudiaWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 12:48:00 GMT+11

    what a CLASSIC!



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  7. PeterWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 15:30:00 GMT+11

    A classical fountain. So white.

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  8. HelsWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 20:41:00 GMT+11

    I think Governor Captain Phillip deserves the fancy statue - despite any of his problems, it could not have been easy starting a new colony in an unknown land.

    I like the idea of Navigation, Agriculture, Mining and Commerce. And the Aboriginal presence is also welcome.

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  9. Red Nomad OZWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 21:56:00 GMT+11

    What a marvellous array - but odd combination - of statues!!

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  10. Hootin AnniWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 22:51:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful scene!!!

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  11. CailinMarieWednesday, 5 October 2011 at 23:13:00 GMT+11

    lovely shot! Happy Outdoor Wednesday

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  12. KarenThursday, 6 October 2011 at 02:06:00 GMT+11

    Impressive, I like Neptune.

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  13. Chubskulit RoseThursday, 6 October 2011 at 02:38:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful!

    Flamingos on the Lake, please come and see.

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoThursday, 6 October 2011 at 03:29:00 GMT+11

    Very grand fountain Jim, good shot.

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  15. KevinFriday, 7 October 2011 at 19:48:00 GMT+11

    Attractive, and quite an elaborate looking fountain.

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  16. AnonymousTuesday, 25 August 2020 at 11:56:00 GMT+10

    This fountain recently had restoration work done to it and it is looking amazing

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