Pericles Giving Crowns to Artists, Marble statue in Tuileries Garden, France
The 2.37-meter-tall marble statue depicts Pericles presenting crowns to artists, embodying recognition of artistic excellence through a ceremonial gesture of honor.
Jean Baptiste Joseph Debay created this neoclassical sculpture in 1835, during a period when France sought to emphasize connections with classical antiquity.
The statue represents the relationship between political leadership and artistic achievement, reflecting the ancient Greek tradition of public recognition for creators.
Located at coordinates 48.8625, 2.3295 in the Tuileries Garden, visitors can examine the statue while exploring the surrounding Renaissance-era public space.
The statue combines precise measurements of 2.37 meters in height and 0.78 meters in width with detailed craftsmanship in white marble.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1835
Creator: Jean Baptiste Joseph Debay
Height: 2.37 m
Width: 0.78 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.86249,2.32950
Latest update: September 29, 2025 19:05
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