The Ross Fountain, face of allegorical figure, with ice
2nd February 2019
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A detail of the Ross Fountain, the face of the allegorical figure representing Industry, the water on her hair turned to ice, yet still smiling. A glimpse of the symbol of Industry just visible on the lower part of the photo.
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