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Meditation

Meditation, Marble sculpture in Ranelagh Garden, Paris, France.

Description

Meditation is a marble sculpture by Tony Noël situated within the paths and greenery of Ranelagh Garden in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The work stands among walking routes surrounded by trees and other artworks that populate this public garden.

History

The sculpture was created in 1882 as part of a broader movement to place artworks in Parisian gardens. This period marked a time when public spaces were enriched with sculptural pieces that reflected artistic trends of the late 19th century.

Culture

The sculpture forms part of an artistic collection in Ranelagh Garden, alongside works by Louis-Eugène Longepied and Georges Bareau.

Practical

Ranelagh Garden is accessible from the La Muette metro station and easy to navigate through its interconnected pathways. Visitors can walk at a leisurely pace to discover the various sculptures distributed throughout the garden space.

Did you know?

Located at coordinates 48.858167 latitude and 2.270891 longitude, this sculpture stands within the 6-hectare garden space of Ranelagh.

Inception
1882
Creator
Tony Noël
GPS coordinates
48.85817,2.27089
Latest update
December 15, 2025 13:26

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