Loire and Loiret, Stone statue in Tuileries Garden, France
The Loire and Loiret statue portrays two rivers of France through human figures, measuring 2.3 meters in height and 2.73 meters in length.
Created between 1703 and 1707 by Corneille Van Cleve, the statue was initially designed for Chateau de Marly before its relocation to Tuileries Garden in 1719.
The sculpture represents French artistic traditions through allegorical figures of rivers, reflecting the classical style prevalent during the reign of Louis XIV.
The original statue has been moved to the Louvre Museum for preservation, while visitors can view a precise replica in the Fer a Cheval section of Tuileries Garden.
The restoration process from 2004 to 2006 preserved specific marble techniques used by Van Cleve, maintaining the original carving methods of the early 18th century.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 48.86462,2.32332
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:22
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