Blanche of Castille, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
The marble statue of Blanche of Castile stands 2.35 meters tall, depicting the queen holding a scepter and crown on a stone pedestal.
Sculptor Augustin-Alexandre Dumont completed this monument in 1848 following a commission from King Louis Philippe I for 12,000 French Francs.
This statue belongs to the series Reines de France et Femmes illustres, which features twenty sculptures of influential women in French history.
The statue remains accessible to visitors during the Luxembourg Garden opening hours, with multiple public transportation options available nearby.
Each detail of the statue demonstrates the medieval royal attire, including the specific design of the crown and the flowing drapery of her garments.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1848
Creator: Augustin-Alexandre Dumont
Made from material: marble
Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres
GPS coordinates: 48.84671,2.33577
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:40
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