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Fontaine Diane de Gabies

Diana of Gabies Fountain

"Diana of Gabii", statue of a woman in drapery which probably represents the goddess Artemis (Latin: Diana) and is traditionally attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles. It is conserved in the Louvre
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J.J. Ducel & Fils (Paris)
1857

Description

Statue of Diane de Gabies. Nr. 10048 in the catalogue of J.J. Ducel et Fils Maitre de Forges (with different basin).

Signature

j.j. ducel M^e. de Forges paris.

Annotation

The fountain was originally in front of the Town Hall.

Sources & Information

e-Monumen.net, Fontaine - Annecy.

Locatie (N 45°54'2" - E 6°7'18") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

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