The fountain of El Dorado brings to mind the old Indian legend of El
Dorado, the Gilded One:

There was once among the South American tribes a belief that in a
certain far-off country lived a king called El Dorado, the Gilded One.
He ruled over a region where gold and precious stones were found in
abundance.

The story influenced a vast number of adventurers who led expeditions to
seek the land of golden treasure, but, notwithstanding the fact that
they searched most carefully and for long periods, they all failed to
find it.

The idea of the unattainable gave the suggestion to Mrs. Whitney for her
fountain.

The gold of El Dorado was used as the symbol of all material advantages
which we so strongly desire - wealth, power, fame, etc.

In the panels are seen the men and women of life in their mad race for
the unattainable.

Many have had a glimpse of El Dorado, the Gilded One, and are rushing on
to pass the mysterious gate behind which the desires of life await them.

Some faint by the roadside or stop in their race for the goal to contend
or to loiter by the way, but those nearest the El Dorado increase their
speed - rush madly on.