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Fountains and Water Features in Sculpture

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Latona Fountain

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The Latona Fountain in Versailles is a depiction of the myth of Latona, mother of Apollo and Diana, and is central to the garden's design. It was created during the reign of Louis XIV and renovated in the 2010s.

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The Archibald Fountain

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Situated in Sydney's Hyde Park, The Archibald Fountain is dedicated to Australia-France alliance during WWI. Designed by François Sicard, it displays mythological figures including Apollo and Diana.

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Jet d'Eau

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The Jet d'Eau is a large water jet located on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Originally a safety valve for a hydraulic power network, it has become one of Geneva's most famous landmarks.

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Fountain of Wealth

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Located in Singapore, the Fountain of Wealth is listed by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world. It symbolizes wealth and life, and visitors often walk around it for good luck.

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Peterhof Fountain System

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The grand Peterhof Fountain System in Russia dates back to the early 18th century. It features the Grand Cascade with over 60 fountains and 250 statues, operating without the use of pumps.

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Trevi Fountain

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The Trevi Fountain is an iconic Baroque masterpiece in Rome completed in 1762. It's known for its elaborate sculptures, including Oceanus, and the tradition of throwing coins to ensure a return to Rome.

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Buckingham Fountain

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Chicago's Buckingham Fountain is one of the largest in the world and represents Lake Michigan. Designed with Beaux-Arts style, it features nightly light and water shows from April to October.

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Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain

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The Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain in Seoul is the world's longest bridge fountain. The water is synchronized with music, and the addition of LED lights creates a rainbow effect.

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Fountain of Apollo

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The Fountain of Apollo at Versailles is a symbol of Louis XIV's reign, portraying the Sun King as the god Apollo. It forms part of the grand vistas of the Gardens of Versailles.

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The Swann Memorial Fountain

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The Swann Memorial Fountain, also known as The Fountain of the Three Rivers, is in Philadelphia and represents the city's three major waterways. It was completed in 1924 and is a work by sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder.

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St. James Court Fountain

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The St. James Court Fountain is a historic feature in Louisville, Kentucky, and forms the centerpiece of the St. James Court Art Show. It is an elegant example of early 20th-century landscape architecture.

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Fountain of Neptune

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The Fountain of Neptune is located in Florence, Italy, and was commissioned in 1565. It is a representation of the Roman god of the sea and symbolizes Tuscan naval power.

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Fontaines de la Concorde

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The Fontaines de la Concorde are two monumental fountains located in the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Designed in the 19th century, they celebrate maritime and fluvial navigation and commerce.

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Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi

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The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome's Piazza Navona was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1651. It represents four major rivers across four continents and is crowned by the Obelisk of Domitian.

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Fountains of Bellagio

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The Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas are a choreographed water feature with performances set to light and music. This modern engineering marvel is a popular attraction on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Fountain of Time

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The Fountain of Time in Chicago is a significant work by Lorado Taft, representing the passage of time. It's part of the Midway Plaisance at the University of Chicago, completed in 1920.

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc in Barcelona was built for the 1929 International Exposition. The fountain impresses with light, music, and water acrobatics, reflecting advancements in technology.

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Stravinsky Fountain

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The Stravinsky Fountain in Paris is a playful water feature next to the Centre Pompidou. Made by artists Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, it's inspired by the works of composer Igor Stravinsky.

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