La Montagne

La Montagne is a lead sculpture depicting a female figure with one hand raised protectively near her face in the Tuileries Garden. The work shows how the artist captured a moment of physical tension and graceful movement in solid form.

The sculpture began as a plaster model in 1925 before the Georges Rudier Foundry cast it in lead during 1937. This shift from clay to metal transformed the original concept into a lasting public work.

Model Dina Vierny, who posed for this sculpture, later contributed to the French Resistance and donated the work to Paris.

The sculpture sits within the Tuileries Garden, which is open daily from early morning through late evening. The setting allows visitors to see this piece alongside other related works in one walking route.

The sculpture was modeled after Dina Vierny, whose later life included work in the French Resistance. This connection between the subject and her historical actions adds an unexpected dimension to the artwork.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1925

Creator: Aristide Maillol

Made from material: lead

GPS coordinates: 48.86190,2.33194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02