Comedy, Marble statue in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
Comedy is a marble statue in the Tuileries Garden that depicts a standing figure in white marble representing the theatrical arts. It is one of a series of figures scattered throughout the garden, each celebrating different forms of artistic expression.
The statue was created in 1874 by French sculptor Jules Toussaint Roux during a period of strong artistic development in Paris. It was part of broader efforts to enrich the garden with sculptures celebrating the arts.
The statue reflects the importance of theatrical arts in Paris, standing near the Comédie-Française, the oldest active theater company globally.
The statue is open to visitors year-round and sits on level paths within the garden that accommodate wheelchairs. Its location along the main pathways makes it easy to visit while exploring the surrounding area.
The statue stands among twenty other marble figures in the Tuileries Garden, marking different artistic disciplines and cultural expressions.
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