La Femme aux pommes, Bronze sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
La Femme aux pommes is a bronze sculpture in the Jardin du Luxembourg depicting a female figure holding fruit in her hands. The work displays soft, rounded forms that emphasize themes of fertility through its natural elements and composition.
Russian-born sculptor Jean Terzieff created the statue in 1937 during a period of rising political tension across Europe. The work emerged at a moment when the continent faced mounting uncertainty about its future.
The sculpture depicts a woman positioned among the countless artworks scattered throughout the garden, where both locals and tourists pause to observe it. Visitors passing by notice how the rounded forms seem to blend with the park's natural setting.
The sculpture sits in the central area of the garden and can be reached by level pathways throughout the site. Visitors with strollers or mobility aids will find the routes straightforward and easy to navigate without obstacles.
The work carries a poetic title that hints at mythological allusions and deeper meanings about togetherness and reconciliation. Many visitors overlook this narrative layer unless they spend time reflecting on the composition and its context.
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