La Peinture, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
The marble sculpture La Peinture stands among trees and flower beds in the Jardin du Luxembourg, displaying refined craftsmanship through its detailed forms and textures.
Jean-Paul-Paschal Franceschi completed this artistic creation in 1886, during a period of intense cultural development in the French capital's 6th arrondissement.
The sculpture represents French artistic expression of the late 19th century, positioned in a garden where numerous artists and writers gathered for inspiration.
Visitors can access La Peinture through multiple pathways in the garden, with wheelchair accessibility and informative plaques providing details about the artwork.
This sculpture forms part of an outdoor collection comprising 106 statues within the Jardin du Luxembourg, each marking different periods of French artistic development.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Creator: Jean-Paul-Paschal Franceschi
Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht
GPS coordinates: 48.84824,2.33485
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:19
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