Fame Fighting, Bronze sculpture at Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France
The Fame Fighting statue rises 17 meters high on a pillar of Pont Alexandre III, featuring a gilded bronze Pegasus with extended wings.
French sculptor Pierre Granet created this monumental statue for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, marking the completion of Pont Alexandre III.
The statue represents one of four gilded Fames on the bridge, depicting different aspects of French society through classical mythological elements.
Visitors can observe the statue from multiple angles along the Seine River banks or while crossing the bridge between Grand Palais and Les Invalides.
The bronze figure combines gold leaf details with intricate metalwork, demonstrating French sculptural techniques of the late 19th century.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1890s
Creator: Pierre Granet
Made from material: bronze, gold
GPS coordinates: 48.86307,2.31381
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:32
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