Fountains of Basel

Sunday, 30 October 2011

Kannenfeldpark 1

Comments: Sculpture by Vera von Reitzenstein, 1924. without title. Acquired by Basel Stadt 1962.
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Location: In Kannenfeldpark
Artist: Vera jaw Reitzenstein 
In operation since: 1959 
listed: no 
History / Description: The fountain is a combination of three elements: it is simultaneously climbing frame, paddling pool and water fountain. The sculpture shows a ball, on which stands a structure of rods. The park was built on the site of the old cemetery "optional field", and in addition some 700 trees, an outdoor stage on even several children's playgrounds.
Special: The Fountain can be visited only during the day.



Posted by Ian Francis at 05:09
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Labels: BrunnenLinked, Period: 20th C, Shape:Square, Style:Sculptural, Type:5spigot, Visibility:Back Street
Location: Kannenfeldpark, Basle, Switzerland

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