Danserindebrønden, Bronze fountain in Helsingør, Denmark
Danserindebrønden is a bronze fountain in Helsingør featuring three finely crafted female figures in ballet poses. The sculptural group captures different moments of dance, with each figure displaying distinct movement and grace.
Sculptor Rudolph Tegner created the fountain in 1913, and it was initially placed in Copenhagen's Kings Garden. The fountain was moved to Helsingør in 1920, where it has remained as a landmark in the city.
The fountain honors three ballet dancers from the Royal Danish Ballet and reflects how important this art form has been to Danish cultural life. The sculptural celebration of these performers shows the respect the nation held for dance as a serious artistic discipline.
The fountain sits in a central location in Helsingør, easily accessible on foot with bus stops and parking nearby. Visitors can view the sculptures from multiple angles since the fountain stands in an open plaza.
Carl Jacobsen selected Tegner's design through a competition against two other sculptors, showing the careful consideration given to the artwork. This early form of open selection was notable in Danish artistic circles at the time.
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