The Elephant Fountain at the Place de la Bastille, c.1815-20

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "The Elephant Fountain at the Place de la Bastille, c.1815-20", originally brought to life by the talented Henri Courvoisier-Voisin. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Henri Courvoisier-Voisin and his artistic vision.

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"The Elephant Fountain at the Place de la Bastille, c.1815-20" is a historical artwork by Henri Courvoisier-Voisin, a French artist known for his detailed engravings and illustrations. This particular piece depicts a grandiose design for a monumental fountain in the shape of an elephant, which was intended to be erected at the Place de la Bastille in Paris. The concept was originally conceived by Napoleon Bonaparte, who envisioned the fountain as a symbol of French power and imperial might.

Courvoisier-Voisin's work captures the ambitious scale and ornate details of the proposed structure, which was to be made of bronze and stand at an impressive height. The elephant was designed to carry a tower on its back, which would be accessible by an internal staircase, allowing visitors to ascend to a viewing platform. The fountain not only represented a feat of artistic and engineering prowess but also held political significance, as it was to be built on the site of the former Bastille prison, a symbol of the French Revolution.

Despite the grand plans and the initial construction of a full-scale plaster model, the fountain was never completed due to political changes and financial constraints. Courvoisier-Voisin's artwork remains a testament to the unrealized dream and offers insight into the period's aesthetic and cultural ambitions. The engraving is an important historical record of the urban planning and monumental projects that characterized the post-Napoleonic era in France.

The Elephant Fountain has since entered the cultural imagination and has been referenced in various forms of literature and art, most notably in Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables," where it is described in detail and serves as a shelter for the character Gavroche. Courvoisier-Voisin's depiction of the Elephant Fountain is a valuable piece of art history that captures the intersection of political symbolism, urban transformation, and artistic vision in early 19th-century Paris.

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