Fontaine de l'Avril, Bronze fountain in Square du Palais Galliera, Paris, France
Description
The Fontaine de l'Avril is a bronze fountain in Square du Palais Galliera, featuring a circular stone basin that supports a bronze pillar at its center. Rising from this geometric structure is a sculpted female figure adorned with flowers.
History
Pierre Roche created the sculpture in 1906, though the fountain was installed in its current location in 1916 within the garden of Palais Galliera. The palace later transformed into a fashion museum, changing the character of the surrounding space.
Culture
The fountain's name references April and celebrates the arrival of spring in the city, a meaning visitors can sense from its placement and design. This connection to seasonal renewal makes it more than just a decoration in the square.
Practical
The fountain is freely accessible in the open square and can be visited at any time while exploring the surrounding garden area. It is easily reached on foot from nearby metro stations and offers a pleasant spot to pause during a walk through the neighborhood.
Did you know?
The female figure wears a crown of flowers that blends Art Nouveau style with classical references in an unexpected way. This detail reveals how the artist merged natural motifs with geometric forms, reflecting the artistic approach of the early 1900s.
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