The Sciences Fountain - Jefferson City, MO
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Marble fountain with relief sculpture depicting human figures involved in scientific endeavors, located on the grounds of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMY3TA
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2018
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County of art: Cole County
location of art: High St. & Broadway, Capitol Grounds, Jefferson City
Proper Description: "The fountain has four relief figures. A male figure holding a compas ans sphere represents Geometry. A male figure holding a hammer and a rock represents Geology. A draped female figure holding a lamp and a test tube represents Chemistry. A draped female figure holding an astrolabe represents Astrology. The fountain is surrounded by gardens with stepping stones leading to the fountain on each side."
~ Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 10/06/1924
Website for sculpture?: [Web Link]
Where is this sculpture?:
301 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
Sculptors Name: Robert Aitken
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