Panel of the Fountain of El Dorado

Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Sculptor



In the panel are seen men and women in their mad race for the
unattainable. Many have had a glimpse of 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. Beside the gateway that has only just allowed the
Gilded One to pass thru are two mortals who have come close to the land
of their desires, but only to find the door shut and slaves beside it
barring the way. Their strength is expended, their courage gone in the
long race for material things.



Youth

Edith Woodman Burroughs, Sculptor



A little figure of innocence and purity in all her virgin loveliness
stands before you - the incarnation of all that is fresh and wholesome.
She is only a slip of a girl and yet the dignity of her carriage
betokens hopeful days for her womanhood later on. Her form is
exquisitely moulded. Those little bony shoulders will all too soon fill