The Welcoming Hands, Bronze sculpture group in Tuileries Gardens, France
Located on the terrace near Jeu de Paume, The Welcoming Hands consists of five bronze sculptures representing interlinked hands mounted on granite pedestals.
The French government acquired this artwork by Louise Bourgeois in 2000, establishing it as part of the National Fund for Contemporary Art collection.
These sculptures embody themes of human connection and support through carefully molded hands, drawing inspiration from Auguste Rodin's artistic techniques.
Visitors can observe the sculptures while strolling through the garden paths, with each piece positioned at different heights for varied perspectives.
Louise Bourgeois used her own hands and those of her friend Jerry Gorovoy as models to create these intricate bronze sculptures.
GPS coordinates: 48.86530,2.32295
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:21
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