North America

The sculpture titled North America measures 2.16 meters in height and 1.34 meters in width, standing as a representation of the continent through human form.

Ernest-Eugène Hiolle created this cast iron sculpture in 1878, during a period when allegorical figures were frequently used to represent geographical regions in art.

The statue reflects the French artistic approach of the late 19th century through its classical composition and the personification of continental territories.

Visitors can find this statue in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, within the Musée d'Orsay's permanent collection of 19th-century sculptures.

The statue employs cast iron as its primary material, which differs from the more common bronze or marble choices of that period.

Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1878

Creator: Ernest-Eugène Hiolle

Height: 2.16 m

Width: 1.34 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Made from material: cast iron

GPS coordinates: 48.86004,2.32496

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:52