Cain, Stone sculpture in Ranelagh Garden, Paris, France.
The Cain sculpture stands several meters tall, depicting a biblical figure carved in stone with precise anatomical details.
Sculptor Joseph-Michel Caillé created this monumental work in 1871, during a period of significant political changes in France.
This representation of the biblical character Cain demonstrates the significance of religious themes in 19th-century French sculpture.
The sculpture is located in the northern section of Ranelagh Garden, accessible from La Muette or Ranelagh metro stations.
This work belongs to a collection of sculptures in the garden that includes representations of Victor Hugo and Jean de La Fontaine.
Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1871
Creator: Joseph-Michel Caillé
GPS coordinates: 48.85786,2.26829
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:41
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