April 6
Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg - West Front Exterior
"The Neptune Fountain"
"This lavishly ornamental fountain, created by sculptor Roland Hinton Perry, represents a scene in the court of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. The muscular and majestic Neptune, with his long flowing beard, is seated on a bank of rocks. The figure is of colossal size; if standing, it would be about twelve feet in height..."
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