Cain's Sons

Cain's Sons is a bronze sculpture featuring three human figures standing on a stone pedestal in the Tuileries Garden. The work displays varied poses and gestures that represent different forms of craft and artistic creation.

French sculptor Paul Landowski created this work in 1906, inspired by encounters during his travels through North Africa. The sculpture originally stood in a Louvre courtyard before it was moved to its present garden location.

The three bronze figures represent biblical characters who embody traditional crafts and creative pursuits. Visitors can see in the arrangement a celebration of human creativity that crosses cultural boundaries.

The sculpture sits along the pathways of the Tuileries Garden between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. The best time to visit is during regular garden hours when light illuminates the bronze surfaces clearly.

The work was inspired by a French artist's encounter with three young Tunisians, whose stories led to the characters depicted here. This connection between European artistry and North African influence remains embedded in the symbolism of the figures.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1906

Creator: Paul Landowski

Height: 2.55 m

Width: 3.1 m

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.86146,2.32910

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24