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La Fontaine des Trois Grâces

Fountain of the Three Graces

In Greek mythology the Graces were daughters of Zeus and the Oceanid Eurynome. Usually three are depicted, Aglaia, the Grace that symbolized Beauty, Euphrosyne, the Grace of Delight and Thalia, the Grace of Blossom.

artist unknown
ca. 1900?

Description

Cast iron statue crowning a pump.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Patrimoine de France, Groupe sculpté (petite nature), fontaine monumentale : Les trois Grâces à Bergues (59).

Locatie (N 50°58'4" - E 2°25'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frnp025; Photograph: 26 August 2011
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