Tine-Brunnen, Bronze fountain in Marktplatz, Husum, Germany.
Tine-Brunnen is an eight-meter-wide bronze fountain on Husum's central square showing a young fisherwoman in wooden clogs holding an oar. The octagonal granite base features water-spouting fish heads at the corners and engraved regional coat of arms symbols.
The fountain was created in 1902 by sculptor Adolf Brütt as a monument to benefactors Catharina Asmussen and Friedrich Woldsen. It was built to honor the maritime traditions and economic history of this harbor town.
The figure represents fishing and cattle farming, two industries that shaped the town through her gaze toward the sea and the carved details on the base. These symbols speak to what people depended on for their livelihood.
The fountain stands in the center of the market square and serves as an orientation point when walking through the old town toward the harbor. The square is easy to reach and offers a good overview of Husum's historic center.
The eight fish heads at the corners of the base actually spout water and function as working parts of the fountain rather than just decoration. This gives the monument a living quality when water flows through the sculpture.
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