Le Cavalier arabe, Limestone sculpture at Pont d'Iéna, France
The Arabic Horseman depicts a mounted figure carved in limestone, displaying the interaction between a rider and his mount through detailed craftsmanship.
Jean-Jacques Feuchère completed this sculpture in 1853, during a period when European artists showed strong interest in Middle Eastern subjects and themes.
The artwork represents the 19th-century French artistic movement that incorporated North African and Middle Eastern elements into classical European sculptural traditions.
Visitors can find the sculpture near the Eiffel Tower at coordinates 48.8604251, 2.2914796, accessible from the Trocadéro metro station.
The sculpture combines a traditional equestrian format with specific details of Arabic horse riding techniques and clothing from the period.
Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1853
Creator: Jean-Jacques Feuchère
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 48.86043,2.29148
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:32
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