Wrangelbrunnen, Late classical fountain in Graefekiez, Berlin, Germany.
Wrangelbrunnen is a late classical fountain featuring four stone figures that personify major Prussian rivers. The composition is completed by decorative putti sculptures at the upper section, creating a sculptural celebration of river deities.
The fountain was built in 1877 with funding from field marshal Friedrich von Wrangel and originally stood in Tiergarten. It was relocated to its current location in Kreuzberg in 1903.
The four river figures showcase classical representations of water deities in 19th-century Berlin's civic culture. They embody the waterways that once enabled commerce and transport between Prussia and neighboring regions.
The fountain sits at the intersection of Urbanstrasse and Grimmstrasse, serving as an orientation point in the Graefekneiez area. Water flows from the fountain during summer months and is turned off during the cooler season.
Among the four river figures, the Rhine is depicted as the only male deity, while the other three appear as female goddesses. This gender imbalance reflected artistic conventions of the 19th century.
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