Fontaine Gavarni, Public fountain and sculpture in 9th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Gavarni Fountain features a central column topped with a bust of Paul Gavarni, surrounded by four high-relief sculptures at its base.
Inaugurated in 1904, the fountain replaced an earlier horse trough from 1824 and was created by sculptor Denys Puech with architect Henri Guillaume.
The monument displays four carnival characters in relief: a Débardeur, Lorette, Rapin, and Harlequin, representing traditional Parisian carnival figures.
Located at Place Saint-Georges, the fountain includes bronze masks on each side of the pedestal designed to release water streams.
This fountain remains the only public monument in Paris that commemorates the historic Paris Carnival, which ended in 1950.
Location: 9th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1904
Creator: Denys Puech
GPS coordinates: 48.87840,2.33756
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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