Ross Fountain, Cast iron fountain in Princes Street Gardens, Scotland.
The ornate Ross Fountain features figures of mermaids, walrus heads, lions, and four female statues representing science, arts, poetry, and industry at its crown.
Gun maker Daniel Ross purchased the fountain at the Great Exhibition of 1862 for £2,000 and arranged its transportation to Edinburgh in 122 pieces.
The fountain manifests Victorian era design principles through its neoclassical style and intricate cast-iron work created at the Durenne Ironworks in France.
The fountain underwent a £1.9 million restoration in 2018, receiving fresh turquoise, brown, and gold paint expected to maintain its appearance for 20 years.
Jean-Baptiste Jules Klagmann, who designed elements for the Louvre and Luxembourg Garden fountains in Paris, created this masterwork of 19th-century iron casting.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1862
Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Jules Klagmann
GPS coordinates: 55.95022,-3.20301
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:20
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