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Theodore N. Haller Fountain, (sculpture). Artist:  J.L. Mott Iron Works, founder. (copy after) River Dog Fine Arts Guild, founder. Title:  Theodore N. Haller Fountain, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Venus, (sculpture). Galatea, (sculpture). Venus Rising From the Sea, (sculpture). Aphrodite, (sculpture). Naiad, (sculpture). Dates:  Recast 1993. Re-dedicated Sept. 6, 1993. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Fountain: silicon bronze alloy Everdur, ferric nitrate; Base: bronze; Pool: concrete. Dimensions:  Fountain: approx. H. 84 in. x Diam 41 in.; Base: approx. H. 13 in. x Diam. 50 in.; Pool: approx. H. 30 in. x Diam. 160 in. (1300 lbs.) Inscription:  Riverdog Fine Arts, Chimicum Wa. 1993 Founder's mark appears. Description:  Fountain consists of a bronze full-length female figure. She holds a cloth above her head in her proper right hand; the cloth drapes down her back, around her thighs and is caught in her proper left hand. At her feet are two cherubs, holding conch shells to their lips. The cherubs are riding on the backs of fish-like creatures which have open mouths and large fins. The fish rest on a round bronze base of rock. The sculpture sits in the middle of a concrete pool. Subject:  Mythology -- Classical -- Galatea Mythology -- Classical -- Venus Mythology -- Classical -- Naiad Religion -- Angel Fantasy -- Animal -- Fish Homage -- Haller, Theodore N. Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Port Townsend Fountain Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend, P.O. Box 489, Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Located Intersection of Taylor & Washington Streets, Port Townsend, Washington Remarks:  The fountain is a recast of an earlier pot metal sculpture by J.L. Mott Iron Works. The new bronze fountain was cast by River Dog Fine Arts Guild. The original fountain was given by Theodore N. Haller in memory of the community's pioneers. The original was removed in 1992 after vandals stole three pieces from it. $50,000 in donations were raised through the Kiwanis Charitable Trust for the recasting. In addition to the newly cast fountain, a new drainage system and newly poured concrete foundation were installed. The original fountain was stored at River Dog after casting and is on display at the Jefferson County Historical Society (see IAS record WA000301). The name of the figure in the fountain has been a point of historic contention. IAS files contain copies of related articles from Port Townsend Jefferson County Leader, May 20, 1992 and Sept. 1, 1993 and a copy of unpublished material from the Port Townsend Historical Society. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Washington survey, 1994. 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 WA000300   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture WA000300 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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