Outdoor Garden Fountain In Victorian Style

 

The Victorian period represents a time of British tastes that remained in the the country for the majority of the 19th century. The Victorian era was a time of change and, from an architectural and design point of view, this period also witnessed a revival of classic designs. If you are planning a Victorian style garden design, then you should really add some a water feature, to keep things in period you will need to purchase an authentic Victorian outdoor garden fountain.

Victorian Style

Victorian designs were highly symmetrical in nature and rather mathematical. The perfect Victorian outdoor garden fountain is therefore highly symmetrical in design especially with regards to the base and basin. You won't find faux waterfalls or the likes in the Victorian garden but for those folk who are fond of flowing and falling water a tiered fountain would be perfect as Victorian fountains were often designed with multiple tiers to exaggerate the effect of falling water.

Cast Iron Was Used Extensively

For true authenticity, cast iron should be used for your Victorian garden fountain. Cast iron a material which was widely used during the Victorian period, mainly due to the Victorian pride of self achievement and the common integration of modern materials into everyday use. To add a little something extra simply place a few cast iron urns round the area close to your fountain. Remember that during Victorian times, these urns were commonly ornamental rather than filled with flowers and plants.

Stone Was Also Used

Stone was also a popular material as it is a classic, hearkening back to earlier times. The Victorians architectural achievements usually incorporated earlier designs and influences, including Gothic, neo-Grecian, Roman and Egyptian. This means that your Victorian outdoor garden fountain can be of any number of designs rather than a strict and limited design.

Artistic Elements Of Fountains

Although the Victorians were keen on symmetry they were also fond of art and many artistic elements can be incorporated into the designs of garden fountains. Usually the middle of the fountain had a bold sculpture and often these were of a religious nature, such as cherubs, or related to classical themes and myths, such as Pan (or Peter Pan), or statues from the Renaissance period. Although these statues were bold they were always in proportion.

 

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