Joy of Living, artwork by Léon-Ernest Drivier in Paris, France
Joy of Living is a stone sculpture in Trocadéro Gardens that depicts intertwined human figures in flowing, graceful forms. The work stands out for its balanced composition that skillfully connects bodies and empty space together.
Léon-Ernest Drivier created this sculpture in 1937 for the International Exposition of Arts and Technology. The work emerged at a moment when artists were exploring the space between traditional and modern styles.
The figures express movement and feeling in ways that shift depending on where you stand around them. You can watch how artists and art enthusiasts pause here to study the forms from different viewpoints.
The sculpture sits in Trocadéro Gardens and is easy to reach on foot while walking through this area. The nearest metro station is Trocadéro, which puts you within a short walk of the gardens.
The stone surface has a rough texture that catches light in particular ways, giving the sculpture a different appearance depending on the time of day. Late afternoon light makes the contours more pronounced when the sun sits lower.
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