The Seine and Marne Rivers, Stone sculpture in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France.
This stone sculpture depicts two allegorical figures representing the Seine and Marne rivers, crafted with detailed baroque artistry showing flowing water elements and mythological symbolism throughout the composition.
Created by Nicolas Coustou in 1704, this artwork originally served as part of the royal artistic program at Château de Marly before being relocated to the Tuileries Garden in 1720.
The two figures are river gods, or Potamoi, shown as reclining bearded men with urns; the Seine and Marne were paired because they meet near Paris. Visitors can compare them with other river allegories in the garden and note the urns from which water pours, a classical sign of a river's source.
Located in the publicly accessible Tuileries Garden near Place de la Concorde, the sculpture offers wheelchair accessibility and serves as a notable landmark for visitors exploring Paris's outdoor art collection.
The work features Potamoi figures from ancient mythology, making it one of the few sculptures in Paris that specifically represents the personification of French rivers through classical allegorical tradition.
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