Equestrian statue of George Washington, Bronze memorial in Place d'Iéna, France
The equestrian monument shows George Washington seated on a horse, created by sculptors Daniel Chester French and Edward Clark Potter in bronze. It is located in Place d'Iéna in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
The monument was installed in 1900 to honor French support during the American Revolutionary War when Washington led the Continental Army. This gift marked the important military alliance that had developed between the two nations.
The statue represents the enduring friendship between France and America. It stands in an area filled with diplomatic buildings, serving as a daily reminder of this historical bond between the two nations.
The monument is accessible year-round at Place d'Iéna and can be easily reached on foot. Several metro stations nearby make it simple to reach from other parts of the city.
The statue was created by two artists with different specialties, allowing both the human figure and the horse to be rendered with great precision. This partnership made the work a technical achievement in sculpture.
Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1900
Creator: Daniel Chester French, Edward Clark Potter
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.86474,2.29391
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42
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