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Madrid Retiro Fuente Alcachofa Poster
by Nieves Nitta
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Madrid Retiro Fuente Alcachofa poster by Nieves Nitta. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Fuente de la Alcachofa, Madrid, Spain. Originally located at the Atocha roundabout, this fountain was very popular among those travelling to Madrid,... more
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Artist's Description
Fuente de la Alcachofa, Madrid, Spain. Originally located at the Atocha roundabout, this fountain was very popular among those travelling to Madrid, as it was one of the first monuments they saw when they left the station. Made of granite and white stone, it formed part of Ventura Rodríguez’s project to renovate the Salón del Prado during the reign of Carlos III. As it was obstructing the flow of traffic, it was decided in 1880 to move it to Plaza de Honduras in the Retiro Park, near the Fuente de los Galápagos beside the lake. The monument features some of the most characteristic baroque motifs, including marine deities, plants and water, as an indispensable element for life. At the top of the fountain an artichoke can be seen, a plant much appreciated for its medicinal properties and culinary use. Flanking a round base, a triton and a nereid are holding up the city’s coat of arms (Madrid Official Tourism website). Image protected by US and international copyright laws, not to...
About Nieves Nitta
Born in Madrid, Spain, for many years residing in West Texas and loving it. Although with educational and professional background in business administration, Art was my passion from as early as I can remember. Busy rearing two children while fully employed, my budding interest in painting eventually turned to a pursue of the almost "instant gratification" that I thought photography would offer while capturing my impressions, especially when traveling. It is a wonderfully beautiful world out there, and soon after starting taking pictures I felt impelled to share those images with friends, family, and beyond, as a way to relive the moments that I had so enjoyed capturing, perhaps even allowing others to see those places, people, art,...
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Nieves Nitta
Honored by the 05/07/2020 feature of this work in the Images That Excite You group! Thank you John!
Ben Prepelka
Congrats on all your group features !! Great story with your work !!
Nieves Nitta replied:
Heartfelt thanks Ben!
Nieves Nitta
Thanks for featuring this work in your Arts Fantastic World art group, Romuald!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you for the 10/3/2019 feature in the Digital Art And Photography group! I appreciate all you do to administer this fun group, Cia!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you kindly, Jenny, for the feature! Much appreciated!
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE your artwork on the homepage of the Artist Group No Place Like Home, 9/10/2019! You are invited to post it in the Group's Features Discussion thread for posterity or any other thread that fits!
Nieves Nitta
Thanks for the 8/21/2019 feature, Janis!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you so much Kay! I was born and grew up three short city blocks from El Retiro park and visited countless times. One has sometimes to "rediscover" beauty that perhaps went unnoticed :-). Your kind comments are always appreciated!
Kay Brewer
And congratulations on your feature in the Fountains of the World group!
Kay Brewer
Spain has so many cultural treasures. Great capture of this one, Nieves! l/f
Nieves Nitta
Feature of this work in the Fountains Of The World In Color art group is greatly appreciated! Thank you also, Barbie, for making this image one of your personal favorites!