L'Échiquier, grand, Bronze sculpture in Tuileries Garden, France
L'Échiquier, grand consists of five bronze sculptures representing chess pieces arranged on a paved floor with blue squares in the garden.
Created by French sculptor Germaine Richier in 1959, the artwork was first exhibited at Galerie Henri Creuzevault before its installation in Tuileries Garden in 2000.
The sculpture combines traditional chess motifs with modern artistic interpretation, demonstrating the evolution of public art in Parisian gardens during the 20th century.
The bronze installation measures 3.19 meters long, 0.85 meters wide, and 0.61 meters high, with wheelchair-accessible pathways leading to its location.
Each chess piece in the sculpture features distinct vertical lines in different color combinations, including black, blue, orange, and pink accents marking their individual axes.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1959
Creator: Germaine Richier
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.86330,2.32639
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:20
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