Joy In The Summertime
by Marla McPherson
Title
Joy In The Summertime
Artist
Marla McPherson
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Children spend the hot summer afternoon enjoying the cool waters of the fountain behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The fountain was gifted to the United States by the Italian government to mark the U.S. 1926 Sesquicentennial. Featuring four sea horses, symbols of strength and vitality, this fountain is actually a copy carved after the famed fountain at the Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome, Italy. It was designed by painter Christopher Unterberger and sculpted by Vincenzo Pacetti. The fountain unfortunately arrived too late for installation at the Sesquicentennial exposition but was later permanently installed instead in 1928 as part of the original landscaping at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For generations since, many have enjoyed its unique beauty and cool waters.
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August 31st, 2016
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Comments (7)
Reynold Jay
I decided I want this in my back yard! I wonder how much that will set me back? Wonderful work of art. FAVORITE!
Marla McPherson replied:
You and me both Reynold! Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to see this every day! Thanks again for stopping by!
Reynold Jay
A grand photo, Marla! Beautiful as ever! FAV!
Marla McPherson replied:
Thanks very much Reynold! It was great experiencing the Fountain being enjoyed so much on a hot summer day!
Dan Bernard
Fabulous Philly photo! I love the way you fit the museum in. This says a lot about Philly:-) l/f
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations on the feature of this joyful scene in Fountains of the World in Color.
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