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The Tyler-Davidson Fountain, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
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The Tyler-Davidson Fountain, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
The Tyler-Davidson Fountain, 1874. Fountain also known as The Genius of Water, cast by Ferdinand von Miller in 1867, Cincinatti, Ohio, USA. In the centre of the city is...one of the most beautiful fountains in the world. The figures are bronze, cast at Munich, Bavaria, at a cost of one hundred thousand dollars. The fountain is a memorial, presented to the city by one of its millionnaires, in memory of a relative. It bears the inscription, " To the People of Cincinnati" ; and the people are constantly drinking from the four drinking-fountains at the corners, or looking up to the grand goddess above, who, from her beneficent, out-stretched hands, seems to be sending rain down upon a thirsty land. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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This print captures the majestic beauty of The Tyler-Davidson Fountain, also known as The Genius of Water, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Created by John Filmer in 1874, this iconic fountain stands at the heart of the city and is considered one of the most exquisite fountains worldwide. Cast by Ferdinand von Miller in 1867 in Munich, Bavaria, this masterpiece features bronze figures that were crafted with meticulous detail and precision. With a staggering cost of one hundred thousand dollars at that time, it serves as a remarkable memorial gifted to Cincinnati by one of its esteemed millionaires in honor of a beloved relative. The inscription on the fountain reads "To the People of Cincinnati" symbolizing its significance as a communal treasure. As you gaze upon this photograph, you can observe people quenching their thirst from four drinking-fountains positioned at each corner or gazing up towards the grand goddess above. From her benevolent outstretched hands, she appears to be bestowing rain upon a parched land below. This image truly encapsulates both the aesthetic allure and functional purpose behind this extraordinary work of art. Originally featured in "Picturesque America; or The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant and published by D. Appleton and Company in New York back in 1874, John Filmer's skillful capture immortalizes this enchanting landmark for generations to come.
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