Statue of Pluton by Henri Chapu, Marble statue in Château de Chantilly, France
The Statue of Pluton is a marble work by Henri Chapu created in 1885, standing on the northern terrace of Château de Chantilly. The figure measures about 126 centimeters tall and displays carefully carved details in white marble.
The work was created in 1885 by French sculptor Henri Chapu and later entered the château's collection. The sculpture became part of the artistic heritage assembled for Château de Chantilly by the Duke of Aumale.
The figure represents Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, embodying ancient beliefs about death and the afterlife. Classical mythological figures like this one are woven throughout the collection at the château.
The statue stands outdoors on the northern terrace and can be visited during the château's operating hours. Visitors should keep in mind this is an exterior work exposed to the elements.
The statue was documented in photographs by Alphonse Chalot, who captured various perspectives of the château in the late 1800s. These images show the work in its original setting on the terrace.
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