Misery, Marble statue in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
The Misery statue, standing 2.86 meters tall and 1.08 meters wide, depicts a man with a serpent while two children hold onto his legs.
Created by French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Hugues in 1905, the statue became part of twelve sculptures arranged around the large round basin in Tuileries Garden.
The statue represents the theme of human struggle through its composition, reflecting early twentieth-century French artistic interpretations of emotional distress.
Located in the eastern section of Tuileries Garden's Grand Carre area, the statue remains accessible throughout the garden's seasonal opening hours.
The marble statue incorporates three figures in a single composition, with the central figure grasping a serpent while supporting two dependent children.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1900s
Creator: Jean-Baptiste Hugues
Height: 2.86 m
Width: 1.08 m
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.86261,2.32975
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:20
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