Electricity

Electricity is a stone bas-relief sculpture on Bir-Hakeim Bridge depicting a female figure surrounded by lightning and symbols of power. The work sits on the bridge's metallic structure and is visible from the pedestrian level.

Jean Antoine Injalbert created this work in 1906 when Paris was expanding and electrifying its power networks. The bas-relief was part of the artistic decoration added to the newly built bridge.

The figure celebrates electrical power through classical artistic language, combining traditional sculptural forms with a modern bridge structure. This blend reflects how artists of the period honored technological advancement.

The relief sits on Bir-Hakeim Bridge, which is accessible via metro line 6. Best views are from the pedestrian level or from the bridge's sides while crossing.

This was one of the first public artworks in Paris to celebrate electrical power through classical sculpture. It shows how new technology was translated into traditional artistic forms.

Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1906

Creator: Jean Antoine Injalbert

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 48.85570,2.28760

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25