The Archibald Fountain is a magnificent art deco style fountain located in Hyde Park. It was designed by French artist Francois Sicard and unveiled on 14 March 1932. It features mythological characters of ancient Greece. On one of the granite plinths radiating from the central pedestal is a bronze sculpture of Theseus slaying the Minotaur which represents the sacrifice for the good of humanity. Over the last three weeks, I featured the sculpture of Apollo from the central plinth along with the sculptures of Artemis and Jason from the other granite plinths radiating from the central pedestal.
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ReplyDeletevery excellent composition! i wish i had taken more time at this fountain when i was there a few weeks ago...!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, Jim. This looks quite heroically Hellenistic rather than classical Greek.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Great statue and great photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fountain - love the spouting turtle!
ReplyDeleteMakes one wonder whether time has changed much since.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless an impressive piece of art. Please have you all a good Wednesday.
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this is a beautiful sculpture and fountain.
ReplyDeleteThe old Archibald is an impressive fountain! Like grand action frozen in time! Great photo!
ReplyDeleteNice shot Jim, very 'strong' sculpture!
ReplyDeleteLooks great against St Mary's.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture and wonderful fountain!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment;o)
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Excellent shot!
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nice piece of water art.
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