Marguerite of Provence, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France
The marble sculpture of Marguerite of Provence was created by sculptor Honoré-Jean-Aristide Husson and stands on the western terrace of the garden. The work rises about 2.3 meters in height and depicts the queen in classical style.
The marble sculpture was commissioned through a ministerial decision in 1843 and completed in 1847. The finished work was presented at the Paris Salon that same year.
The sculpture belongs to a series of Queens of France and Famous Women that King Louis-Philippe I commissioned to honor notable female figures from history. It stands among other works in this collection spread throughout the gardens.
The sculpture is accessible to all visitors during the gardens' opening hours, from early morning until evening. The exact timing varies with the seasons and daylight conditions.
The queen was known for her diplomatic skill in negotiating the release of her husband King Louis IX after he was captured during a crusade in Egypt. This unusual role for a woman in medieval power struggles sets her apart as a remarkable figure of her era.
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