L'Été, Marble statue in parc de la Tête d'Or, France
L'Été is a marble statue located in the parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon's 6th arrondissement that depicts the summer season through classical sculptural form. The work demonstrates the technical skill of 19th-century marble carving and sits as one of several seasonal artworks in the park.
The statue was created by Joseph-Hugues Fabisch, a 19th-century sculptor who worked and taught in Lyon. Fabisch carved this work as part of his secular artistic output alongside his better-known religious commissions.
The statue reflects how classical sculpture was used in public parks to celebrate nature and seasons during the 1800s. It sits among other artworks that visitors encounter while walking through the green space.
The sculpture is located in the central park and accessible year-round as the park opens daily from sunrise to sunset. The site is easy to reach on foot and costs nothing to visit, making it ideal for a casual walk.
The work stands out in Fabisch's career as a secular piece, since he is primarily remembered for his religious sculptures. This statue demonstrates the artist's range beyond his famous basilica commissions.
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