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Marshall-Brunnen

Marshall Fountain

George C. Marshall
Uniontown, Fayette Co, Pa. 1880; Washington 1959
American soldier and statesman famous for his leadership roles during World War II and the Cold War
(Wikipedia)

Toni Stadler
1963

Description

Circular fountain basin with bronze figures showing the three Graces, Aglaia, Hegemone and Euphrosyne. A stone slab bears the verses from Goethe's Faust II, with which the poet imagines the Graces as symbols of giving, taking and thanksgiving.

Annotation

The fountain was unveiled on 27 October 1963 in memory of George C. Marshall.

Sculptor

Toni Stadler (München 1888 - id. 1982), German sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Frankfurt, Kunst im öffentlichen Raum, Innenstadt.
Wikipedia, Liste von Brunnen in Frankfurt am Main.
Wikipedia, Wallanlagen (Frankfurt am Main).

Locatie (N 50°6'52" - E 8°40'16") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dehs223; Photograph: 28 September 2014
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