In the engraving, the Medici Fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris.
Original etching by French artist Georges Capon (1890-1980), from the series of etchings The Six Fountains of Paris.
The Medici Fountain was built around 1630 by Marie de' Medici, widow of the French king Henry IV.
In 1864 - 1866, the fountain was moved to its current location in the garden and reconstructed.
Technique, Material: Steel engraving / Etching / Paper
Artist, Engraver: Georges Capon
Date: Publicité Laboratoire GALBRUN , Paris, 1930.
Size: sheet 10.5 x 14 cm, images 20 x 24 cm.
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