Maquette, Temple of the Winds

Maquette, Temple of the Winds

Registration number

1089994

Title

Maquette, Temple of the Winds

Medium

brass and stone

Dimensions (H x W x D)

11 x 5 cm

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Monuments, Temple of the Winds, maquette

Summary

The Temple of the Winds rotunda was built by Thomas Julian & Co. in 1873 and is located in the Fitzroy Gardens. Its ten columns and domed roof (painted an off-white colour) are set on dressed bluestone footings. It is one of the oldest structures in the Fitzroy Gardens.