The Belle Isle Scott Fountain
by Gordon Dean II
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Title
The Belle Isle Scott Fountain
Artist
Gordon Dean II
Medium
Photograph - Photography / Digital Art
Description
Scott Fountain was built on Belle Isle with funds left to the city of Detroit by millionaire James Scott in 1910. The bequest was conditional: to receive the funds, the city also had to erect a life-size statue of Scott. This condition outraged the respectable citizens of Detroit; Scott was a playboy who played elaborate practical jokes, feuded with his neighbors, told dirty jokes, drank, gambled, and probably consorted with loose women. In spite of the controversy over honoring such a disreputable scoundrel, the fountain's supporters eventually prevailed. The fountain, designed by architect Cass Gilbert, was completed in 1925.
The dedication on the back of the sculpture declares, "For the enjoyment of the people and for the adornment of his native city, James Scott bequeathed to Detroit his fortune to be used in the construction of this fountain. Erected MCMXXIII. From the good deed of one comes benefit to many."
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July 21st, 2012
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Ann Horn
Great capture of the Belle Isle fountain, Gordon. I particularly like the symmetry of composition and the deep blue of the sky!
Gordon Dean II replied:
Thank you very much Ann! I'd like to go back again when the fountain is FULLY functional (I know the top part of it goes a lot higher than that), and possibly when the colored night lights are on it too! I was surprised to even see it running a few days ago when I shot this, the last 3 or 4 times I visited Belle Isle over the past couple of months it wasn't even on :(
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