DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage photograph of Flora Fountain, also known as Hutatma Chowk. It was built at the exact place where the Church gate, named after St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai stood before its demolition along with the Mumbai Fort. The construction was sponsored by the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India. The fountain was designed by Richard Norman Shaw, carved by James Forsythe in imported Portland stone, and is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture.
Built in 1864, initially it was to be named after the then Governor of Bombay, Sir Bartle Frere, but just before the fountain was to be inaugurated, it was named Flora Fountain named after Flora, the Roman Goddess of flowers and the season of spring. Majestic Portland stone statue of the Goddess adorns the top of the fountain. The four corners of the fountain have four life-sized female mythological figures carrying foliage to represent the four seasons.
In 1960 the structure was declared as one of India's Heritage structures.
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Artist Name
Unknown Photographer
Width Range
Less than 610 mm - 24 inches,610 mm - 24 inches to 1220 mm - 48 inches
Height Range
Less than 610 mm - 24 inches
Medium
Archival Paper
Edition
Open Edition
Specifications
● High-quality reproduction of vintage photographs
● Printed on enhanced matte archival paper with archival inks
● Superior quality frames
● Sturdy rear panel made from special board
● Hangers included for easy installation
Provenance
From the Prshant Lahoti Collection, part of Kalakriti Archives, Hyderabad. A private archive comprising of collection of historical maps, photographs, and popular prints of Indian Sub-continent.
Framing
With Framing
Year
1880 c.
