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La Peinture, Stone statue in Nantes, France.

La Peinture stands as a carefully carved stone sculpture created by Agathon Léonard that has graced the streets of Nantes for over a century.

The sculpture was inaugurated on April 19, 1900, representing the artistic initiatives of early twentieth-century France under Agathon Léonard's craftsmanship.

This artwork embodies the celebration of visual arts and reflects Nantes' commitment to integrating artistic expression into its urban cultural landscape.

Located at coordinates 47.2193151 latitude and -1.5472432 longitude, the statue remains accessible to visitors exploring the historical sites of Nantes.

Professional photographers including vio85 and Cécile Clos have documented the sculpture, making their images available under Creative Commons licensing for public use.

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April 19, 1900
Creator
Agathon Léonard
Made from material
stone
GPS coordinates
47.21932,-1.54724
Latest update
September 9, 2025 09:24
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