Electricity, Stone bas-relief sculpture on Bir-Hakeim Bridge, Paris, France.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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