River

The sculpture represents a female figure reclining on her left side with raised arms, demonstrating the principles of balance through its 128-centimeter height and 220-centimeter width.

Henri Barbusse initially commissioned the artwork in 1938 to depict a woman stabbed in the back, but Maillol transformed the concept into the current reclining figure.

The statue forms part of a collection of Maillol sculptures in the Carrousel Garden, established through André Malraux's initiative following Dina Vierny's bequest.

Located between the Louvre's north and south wings, the statue remains accessible to visitors through paved pathways that wind through the garden's geometric layout.

Multiple versions of this sculpture exist worldwide, including installations at the Hamburg Art Museum, Zurich fountain, MoMA Gardens, and Richmond Museum of Fine Arts.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1938

Creator: Aristide Maillol

Height: 128 cm

Width: 220 cm

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: lead

Creator: Aristide Maillol

GPS coordinates: 48.86204,2.33119

Latest update: August 22, 2025 12:10