Le Bel costumé

Le Bel costumé is a sculpture in the Tuileries Garden that depicts a human figure standing upright. The work stands about 4 meters tall and is made of epoxy resins and polyurethane, with its surface divided into geometric sections painted in bold colors and outlined in black.

The work originated from a 1973 design by Jean Dubuffet and was later cast into a full-scale sculpture. Its placement in the Tuileries Garden brings a modern artistic vision to one of Paris's most visited public spaces.

Le Bel costumé exemplifies Jean Dubuffet's L'Hourloupe series, which introduced a specific method of using primary colors in geometric patterns.

The sculpture is located within the Tuileries Garden and is easy to find from the main entrance areas. Visitors should allow time to walk around it and view it from different angles to appreciate its surface details.

The figure features an asymmetrical extended left arm that stands out in its composition. The surface treatment alternates between solid color sections and striped patterns, creating a layered visual effect that shifts depending on where you stand.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1998

Creator: Jean Dubuffet

Height: 405 cm

Width: 255 cm

Made from material: epoxy resins, polyurethane

GPS coordinates: 48.86556,2.32357

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40