This lavishly ornamental fountain, created by sculptor Roland Hinton Perry, represents a scene in the court of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. The muscular and majestic Neptune, with his long flowing beard, is seated on a bank of rocks. The figure is of colossal size; if standing, it would be about twelve feet in height. On each side of Neptune lolls a figure of Triton, one of the minor sea gods, blowing a conch shell to summon the water deities to Neptune's throne. Sea nymphs, sea horses, sea monsters, gigantic frogs, and huge turtles are part of this extraordinary and splendid grotto of the sea. Perry's name and the date he completed the work are inscribed to the right of Neptune, at the fountain's water level. (It also serves as a home for many ducks; look closely)

Carol Highsmith, the distinguished photographer, has comprehensively photographed the interior of the Thomas Jefferson building and along with much of her other work, has donated them to the Library of Congress.

Medium : 1 color tiff file

Created/Published : 2007

Creator : Carol Highsmith, photographer, 1946 -

Forms part of the Carol Highsmith Archive and is housed in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress

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Product #: highsm01927E