In late fall of 2022, the fountainhead sculptures, including the four Maidens as well as the terra cotta ring surrounding the fountainhead were removed and relocated off-site for replication and conservation treatments. The Maidens are now in Vermont while their replications are carved from Indiana limestone (also known as Bedford limestone). This stone was used by Petersen in the 1940s for the original Maidens, as well as in other sculptures on ISU’s campus such as Conversations and Library Boy and Girl.
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Public Dedication of the Fountain of the Four Seasons
Friday, October 4, 2024, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM MEMORIAL UNION
Meet at the Fountain of the Four Seasons with University Museums staff for a public dedication of the fountain with remarks from ISU President Wendy Wintersteen, Martin Hursh, president of student government, and Lynette Pohlman, director and chief curator of University Museums. Be present as we turn on the Fountain for the first time of the season!*
Fountain of the Four Seasons project supported by the Office of the President, 2024.
*Date subject to change, check www.museums.iatate.edu for updates.