"The Fountain of the Earth" (Robert I. Aitken, sculptor). In Court of Abundance, or Court of the Ages (Louis Christian Mullgardt, architect). Hand-colored. 7139?
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Description
A hand-colored photograph depicts a tall, dark sculptural monument positioned in a courtyard under a pale, hazy sky. The central sculpture features a vertical column with rounded, organic shapes at the top, standing on a wide, low platform decorated with a repeating pattern of small, pink and purple block-like details along its base. To the right of the monument, the corner of a tan-colored classical building with gothic-style architectural details is visible, featuring ornate carvings and a small, dark evergreen tree at its base. The foreground consists of a light-colored, paved walkway. A vertical color calibration strip are positioned to the left of the photograph. Handwritten text in blue ink at the bottom of the photo reads "BANC PIC 1969.035:20--PIC. Image description generated by AI (Gemini 3.0 Fast) and reviewed, January 2026 .
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