Medea, Marble statue in Tuileries Garden, France
The marble sculpture of Medea, created by Paul Gasq, depicts a mother with a deceased child at her feet and a knife in her hand.
The statue, completed in 1896, stands at 2.28 meters tall and represents a turning point in French public art during the late 19th century.
The sculpture illustrates the Greek mythological tale of Medea, who murdered her children after Jason betrayed her by planning to marry another woman.
Located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, the statue remains accessible to visitors throughout the year and features wheelchair-friendly pathways around its base.
The broken blade held by Medea in the sculpture represents the destruction of family bonds and maternal love through acts of revenge.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1896
Creator: Paul Gasq
Height: 2.28 m
Width: 1.17 m
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.86295,2.32868
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:20
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