Farola de Las Tres Gracias, تمثال في مديرية ليما، بيرو
The Farola de Las Tres Gracias is a decorative streetlight in Plaza San Martín standing approximately five meters tall and made of metal. The structure features three female figures standing hand in hand with a lit column behind them, originally imported from France.
The work is based on a sculpture by French artist Germain Pilon from the 16th century and was cast as a copy in the 19th century. It originally stood at the Teatro Principal and was later moved to several locations before settling in Plaza San Martín in the 1920s.
The three female figures represent the mythological Graces, goddesses of beauty and joy from classical tradition. This statue symbolizes European artistic influence on Lima's public spaces and continues to shape how people experience the plaza today.
The piece sits in the middle of a paved island on a busy street and is easily accessible on foot. It is permanently displayed outdoors and can be viewed at any time, though caution is needed when crossing traffic.
The statue was originally a copy of a 16th-century French king's heart reliquary and was cast by the Ducel Val d'Osne foundry. Its journey through several Lima squares mirrors the city's urban planning changes over time.
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