Medea, Marble statue in Tuileries Garden, France
Medea is a marble sculpture by Paul Gasq located in the Tuileries Garden that portrays a mother in a moment of extreme despair. The work shows a female figure standing beside a child while holding a broken object.
The statue was completed in 1896 during a period when French artists engaged deeply with ancient themes. It marks a turning point in how public sculpture addressed psychological and mythological complexity.
The sculpture shows a scene from Greek mythology that has inspired artists for centuries. Visitors can feel the emotional weight of this tragic tale through the figure's posture and expression.
The work is located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris and remains accessible year-round. The pathways surrounding the statue are designed without barriers, making it easy for visitors with various needs to view it.
The artwork depicts a woman holding a shattered object in her hand, carrying deeper meaning than first appears. Gasq deliberately chose these details to express internal conflict and destruction.
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: December 15, 2025 13:29
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