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Fountain of Sleeping Venus, Villa d'Este, Tivoli

RIBA Ref No RIBA25710
Architect/DesignerLigorio, Pirro (1510-1583)
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryItaly
CityTivoli
Subject Date1572
Image Date1960
ViewExterior
StyleRenaissance
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceESP/EGDN/110 (ES6591)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectVillas ; Fountains ; Gardens ; Statues
NOTES: This fountain was the first on the estate for the water of the Rivellese spring, which then passed on to the Aesculapius, Hygeia, and Pegasus Fountains.
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