Édith Piaf, Bronze statue in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Édith Piaf sculpture is a bronze statue by artist Lisbeth Delisle, installed on a square named after the singer in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. The figure wears a trapeze dress and stands with arms raised on a simple base.
The statue was unveiled on October 11, 2003, on the 40th anniversary of Édith Piaf's death, following a commission from the city of Paris. Lisbeth Delisle worked through several wax studies before the final piece was cast in bronze.
The sculpture shows Piaf with her arms raised and her head tilted back, as if caught mid-song. Her pose feels theatrical and direct, drawing passersby to stop for a moment and think of her music.
The statue stands on a public square and can be visited at any time without charge. It sits in a residential neighborhood, so a calm visit during the day lets you take in the surroundings comfortably.
Although the statue appears larger than life at around 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), Édith Piaf herself was only about 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) tall. This contrast between the bronze figure and the singer's real size gives the work a quiet power that many visitors notice on a second look.
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