Drawing, Design for a fountain, 1787–88 (CH 18113815)
Summary
Four putti sit upon a circular pedestal, supporting the upper basin on their heads and raised hands. Two dolphins with raised and entwined tails are in the center if the upper basin. Out of the dolphins' tails, water springs up and flows down into the top and bottom basins. Below, the rim of the lower basin is lightly sketched.
Tags
Date
1787 - 1788
Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
public domain