Hommage to Jean de La Fontaine, Bronze sculpture in Jardin du Ranelagh, Paris, France
Hommage to Jean de La Fontaine is a bronze sculpture in the Jardin du Ranelagh that artistically represents the fable stories of the French poet. The work features sculptural elements that reference his most famous narratives.
The artwork was created in 1983 by sculptor Charles Correia as a tribute to French poet Jean de La Fontaine. La Fontaine wrote his influential fables during the second half of the 17th century.
The sculpture references La Fontaine's famous fables, which feature animals as characters delivering moral lessons. These stories have shaped how French audiences understand and teach the art of storytelling.
The monument is located in the 16th arrondissement and is accessible through the public gardens, which are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The garden is ideal for walking and offers various paths to explore the artworks within it.
The bronze figures in the composition show specific details from La Fontaine's best-known stories that visitors can recognize upon closer inspection. This subtle integration makes the work a visual puzzle that invites exploration.
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