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The Atlas Fountain
The Atlas Fountain stands in the grounds of Castle Howard, North Yorkshire and dates from 1850. It was exhibited at The Great Exhibition prior to installation. It was designed by William Andrews Nesfield and the sculpted figures were carved in Portland stone by John Thomas. A large globe of bronze dominates the fountain supported on the shoulders of Atlas. Four recumbent Tritons blow water through shells over Atlas kneeling on a pedestal in the central tazza. Other jets fill the lower scallop shell basins, which overflow into the central basin producing a dramatic cascade of white water.
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The Atlas Fountain
The Atlas Fountain stands in the grounds of Castle Howard, North Yorkshire and dates from 1850. It was exhibited at The Great Exhibition prior to installation. It was designed by William Andrews Nesfield and the sculpted figures were carved in Portland stone by John Thomas. A large globe of bronze dominates the fountain supported on the shoulders of Atlas. Four recumbent Tritons blow water through shells over Atlas kneeling on a pedestal in the central tazza. Other jets fill the lower scallop shell basins, which overflow into the central basin producing a dramatic cascade of white water.
Image dimensions: 4226 x 2793 pixels