The Archibald Fountain was built following the bequest of J F Archibald, founder of "The Bulletin", a weekly magazine still in production. His bequest also established the "Archibald Prize" for portraits, awarded by the Art Gallery of NSW.
The fountain is the work of Parisian sculptor Francois Sicard, and was erected in 1932 at the northern end of the park. Archibald's bequest stipulates that the fountain is to commemorate the association of Australia and France in the Great War of 1914 - 1918. The sculptures represent the stories of Greek Mythology.
The fountain, looking towards the south.
Close up of the central statue.
Fountain with St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral in the background.
Looking over the fountain towards Sydney Tower, which now dwarfs it.
Hyde Park