Sphinx spouting water
by Patricia Hofmeester
Title
Sphinx spouting water
Artist
Patricia Hofmeester
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Fontaine du Palmier water fountain in Paris with a sphinx spouting water in black and white.
The Fontaine du Palmier (1806-1808) or Fontaine de la Victoire is a monumental fountain located in the Place du Châtelet, between the Théâtre du Châtelet and the Théâtre de la Ville, in the First Arrondissement of Paris, France.
It was designed to provide fresh drinking water to the population of the neighbourhood and to commemorate the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte. It is the largest fountain built during Napoleon's reign still in existence.
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December 6th, 2018
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