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J. W. Fiske Iron Works,
Mythology -- Classical
Mythology -- Classical
Mythology -- Classical
Mythology -- Classical
Object -- Foodstuff
Object -- Flower
Object -- Foodstuff
Outdoor Sculpture -- Kentucky -- Bowling Green
Sculpture
The Four Seasons, (sculpture).
Artist:
J. W. Fiske Iron Works, founder.
Title:
The Four Seasons, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Fountain Square Park Statues, (sculpture).
Ceres, (sculpture).
Pomona, (sculpture).
Melpomone, (sculpture).
Flora, (sculpture).
Dates:
1870-1871. Dedicated April 1872.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Figures: painted zinc or iron; Base: Bowling Green oolitic limestone.
Dimensions:
Each figure: approx. 63 x 23 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.; Base: approx. 32 x 23 1/2 x 22 in.
Inscription:
(Plaque on base of Melpomene) Melpomene Greek Muse of Tragedy/Placed in Fountain Square in 1872/Restored in 1990 with Funds Provided by Kentucky Heritage Council (Plaque on base of Flora:) Flora Flora Roman Goddess of Flowers/Placed in Fountain Square in 1872/Restored in 1990 with funds provided by/The Cardinal Council of Garden Clubs/Bicentennial Bowling Green, Mable Thomas, Ruth Rabold/Two Creeks and Virginia Garrett Garden Clubs
(Plaque on base of Ceres:) Ceres Roman Goddess of Agriculture/Placed in Fountain Square Park in 1872/Restored in 1990 with funds from/the Bowling Green Beautification and Preservation Fund (Plaque on base of Pomona:) Roman Goddess of
Fruit
and Gardens/Placed in Fountain Square in 1872/Restored in 1990 with Funds Provided by/The Bowling Green Women's Club unsigned
Description:
Four mythological female figures, painted black, are placed surrounding a Hebe fountain. All are seen standing, in classical dress. Flora's proper left arm is extended at chest level. She holds a small basket of flowers in her proper right hand. Ceres is seen with upraised proper right hand, as if shading her eyes. She holds a sheaf of wheat in her proper left arm. Her proper left hand may originally have held something else, now missing. Pomona is seen holding a plate of
fruit
at waist level. Melpomene holds a small mask in her proper left hand and clasps a cloak she has draped over her upper body.
Subject:
Mythology
--
Classical
--
Ceres
Mythology
--
Classical
--
Flora
Mythology
--
Classical
--
Pomona
Mythology
--
Classical
--
Melpomone
Object
--
Foodstuff
--
Fruit
Object
--
Flower
Object
--
Foodstuff
--
Grain
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
Kentucky
--
Bowling Green
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green Beautification Commission, 611 Raven, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
Located Fountain Square Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Remarks:
IAS files contain excerpt from Jonathan Jeffrey's "A Stroll Around Fountain Square," Bowling Green, KY: Landmark Association, 1992, pg. 1-4. The statues were repaired in 1990 by Robinson Iron Co. (Alexander City, AL).
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kentucky survey, 1994.
Joyce, Elwin G., Mrs., 1988.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS 73261395
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