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Photographer's Note
The Fountain of Apollo, which closes the perspective of this street in a scenographic way, is the only one that has an architectural character among those that adorned the Prince's Garden, since the others were purely sculptural, although it must be taken into account that the planned program by Carlos IV it had to be cut for economic reasons.
In 1789-1790 it was planned to place this statue on the rock of the spring of the Chinese pond, but shortly after this idea was rejected and the current location was chosen. The Fountain began in 1803, but was not completed until the reign of Fernando Vil, according to "new invention and design" by Isidro González Velázquez, around 1828.
The sculpture, "an old and very good work", according to Quindás, is not from the time of Carlos IV, but was in the Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, from where it was brought at the end of 1789. It was in the piece central ground floor, in the niche of the fountain on the front of that room - Ponz saw it there in 1787, and attributed it to Fremin or Thierry, but possibly it is a French or Italian work from the 17th century.
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La Fuente de Apolo, que cierra de modo escenográfico la perspectiva de esta calle, es la única que tiene carácter arquitectónico entre las que adornaban el Jardín del Príncipe, pues las demás eran puramente escultóricas, si bien hay que tener en cuenta que el programa pensado por Carlos IV hubo de ser recortado por razones económicas.
En 1789-1790 se pensaba colocar esta estatua en el peñasco del manantial del estanque chinesco, pero poco después se desechó esta idea y se eligió el emplazamiento actual. La Fuente se inició en 1803, pero no se concluyó hasta el reinado de Fernando Vil, según "nueva invención y diseño" de Isidro González Velázquez, hacia 1828.
La escultura, "obra antigua y muy buena", según Quindás, no es de la época de Carlos IV, sino que estaba en el Palacio de La Granja de San Ildefonso, de donde se trajo a finales de 1789. Se encontraba en la pieza central de la planta baja, en el nicho de la fuente que hay sobre el testero de aquella sala- allí la vio Ponz en 1787, y la atribuyó a Fremin o a Thierry, pero posiblemente sea obra francesa o italiana del XVII.
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pajaran
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(102632) 2020-11-26 11:27
Greeting.
a beautiful old fountain, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast and good text.
Beautiful details, sculptures and flowers.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.
lousat
(129957) 2020-11-26 11:31
Hi Luis,the style with the 2 towers reminds a bit the entrance of these beautiful gardens of Aranjuez,very elegant fountain dedicated to Apollo taken in the usual perfect way,bright colors and impressive symmetry too. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Tue
(82232) 2020-11-26 11:38
Hello Luis,
I really like the symmetry of this photo, the fountain looks amazing in this bright sunlight, which makes the pastel pinkish tones stand out so well from the darker backdrop. The flowers in the foreground are a fine detail also.
Lars
holmertz
(92852) 2020-11-26 11:44
Hello Luis,
Here is another impressive fountain with lots of magnificent details. The photo has a fine symmetry, but to me the colours seem rater oversaturated. I would have preferred the pink and green tones rather more discreet.
Best regards,
Gert
Silvio1953
(205719) 2020-11-26 12:22
Ciao Luis, lovely composition with beautiful fountain, nice symmetry, wonderful colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
jmdias
(102900) 2020-11-26 12:34
luis
un fuente tan hermoso con una grande belleza de esculturas com temas clásicos y con un grande efecto cénico. diferente pesar de los elementos clásicos. GPC.
saludos
jorge
Fis2
(155625) 2020-11-26 12:36
Witaj Luis!
A very nice garden, beautiful fountain.
Good framing, interesting colors and light.
Very impressive picture!
Good evening.
Krzysztof
mkamionka
(61226) 2020-11-26 12:42
Hola Luis,
beautiful design of the fountain. There seem to be a huge variety of them in these gardens. It has something truly unique with those lovely columns behind. Everything seems tastefully composed with the context of vegetation around it.
Beautiful sunny day, perfect and very suitable here central symmetry.
Excellent work,
M
ikeharel
(105901) 2020-11-26 21:25
Buenas dias Luis,
Well placed the beautiful fontana within the frame. A large number of sculptures of diff. sizes and 6 pillars in a relative small place.
Well lit picture, details shown in fina manner.
My best regards,
Ike
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(5094) 2020-11-26 21:57
Hi Luis,
This is a classic fountain, and the composition is good. But I think there is too much saturation and contrast, giving the photo an unreal appearance. Are the blue colors on the marble real, or an artifact of the saturation?
Vince
jemaflor
(135424) 2020-11-26 23:23
Hi Luis,
Nice architecture for this fountain, well framed with symmetry, beautiful sunlight, vivid colors, interesting old photo, tfs.
PaulVDV
(54853) 2020-11-27 0:11
Hello Luis,
The pink monument stands out strongly against the background formed by the green foliage and the blue sky.
The wavy line with yellow flowers makes a very pretty foreground.
You have achieved a nice symmetry.
Best regards, Paul
emka
(152194) 2020-11-27 0:12
Hello Luis, Beautiful view of this fountain. It is a nice symmetrical presentation, but like the other people, there is something wrong with the colours. Strange blue over the pink. Looks like behind the green glass.
Best regards Malgo
Royaldevon
(75378) 2020-11-27 3:32
Hola Luis,
This is a most beautiful fountain; it is symmetrical, has framing towers and tall pillars for b/g details.
It must have looked stunning with the greenery as a b/g and the f/g of golden marigolds.
For me, the composition and the clarity are excellent but ... the colours! The saturation seems a little too strong and I wonder about the blue tints.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
jhm
(203003) 2020-11-27 9:24
Hello Ian,
Nice symmetry picture with lovely decorative elements.
The flowers care for nice addition.
Lovely image and clear photographed.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
John.
COSTANTINO
(104159) 2020-11-29 11:32
hello dear friend and have a nice day
and a happy new week
original version
the fountain of Apollo!!!!!!
this photo has a fine symmetry...
I like the details here and the
way you captured the photo...
welldone
regards
Costantino
ChrisJ
(160008) 2020-11-30 6:15
Hi Luis,
It's not quite neoclassical Greek or Roman but closer to the popular baroque style of the 18th century. Beautiful colour and well framed and composed with excellent symmetry. Tfs!
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