Panama-Pacific Exposition (1915)
Fountain of Earth - Panama-Pacific International Exposition
1915
The fountain consists of two parts: the larger and central part is composed of a globe representing the earth, with four panels of figures on the four sides, representing incidents of life on earth or riddles of existence. The smaller part is on the same pedestal to the south of the central component. the pedestal is divided into two groups by a formalized wing throught the center. The two scenes here represent life before and after earthly existence.
Original image from a site about the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. A more detailed explanation of the fountain can be found in Sheldon Cheney's book An Art-lover's Guide to the Exposition: Explanations of the Architecture, Sculpture and Mural Paintings.