L'Hiver, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
Description
L'Hiver is a marble sculpture that stands in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris's 6th arrondissement. The white stone figure shows a woman in flowing drapery positioned among the numerous works of art scattered throughout the garden.
History
Michel Anguier carved this marble representation in the early 1800s during a period of artistic recovery in Paris. The work reflects the sculptural traditions that flourished in France during that era.
Culture
The sculpture shows a woman draped in flowing cloth, embodying the winter season through her pose and the way she appears to resist the cold.
Practical
The statue sits along the pathways in the Jardin du Luxembourg, which is open every day and has wheelchair access. Visitors can walk easily through the garden paths to see it alongside other artworks in the park.
Did you know?
This figure is one of more than 100 statues in the Luxembourg Gardens, making it part of one of Paris's largest public sculpture collections. The sheer number of works throughout the space creates an outdoor gallery spread across the entire garden.
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