Cincinnatus

Cincinnatus is a marble sculpture in the Tuileries Garden that measures approximately 2.17 meters tall and 78 centimeters wide. It is composed of marble and plaster and stands as part of a neoclassical series displayed throughout the garden.

Denis Foyatier created this sculpture in 1834 when French artists frequently turned to ancient Roman history for inspiration. The work emerged during a period when such neoclassical depictions became popular throughout French public spaces.

The statue depicts a figure from Roman history valued for his virtues and moral character. Visitors can see through this work how 19th-century French artists admired and drew inspiration from ancient examples.

The statue stands in the Tuileries Garden, which is freely accessible and easily reached on foot. Visitors should know the sculpture is outdoors and visible year-round in all weather conditions.

This sculpture belongs to a series of works in the Tuileries Garden that represent significant historical figures displayed together throughout the space. The collection shows how this public area served as a gallery for important figures from the past.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1834

Creator: Denis Foyatier

Height: 2.17 m

Width: 0.78 m

Made from material: marble, plaster

GPS coordinates: 48.86273,2.32870

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:30