Phidias

Created in 1887 by French sculptor Aimé Millet, this bronze work portrays an ancient artist in classical dress standing upright with dignified posture. The figure rests on a stone base within the garden and is sized to be viewed from various distances by passing visitors.

The artist depicted lived in the 5th century BCE and created some of ancient Greece's most renowned works. Millet selected this figure for commemoration to honor the artistic achievements of the ancient world through a 19th-century sculpture.

The figure honors an artist who shaped how Europeans understood ancient Greek craftsmanship and artistic ideals. It represents a bridge between French sculptors and the classical world they admired and studied.

The statue sits in the eastern section of the garden and remains accessible to visitors throughout the year. The work stands clearly visible on its pedestal, making it easy to spot during a stroll.

This work shares the garden with other sculptures depicting celebrated thinkers and artists from different eras. Together they form an open-air gallery where visitors encounter multiple figures from various periods of history.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: January 1, 1887

Creator: Aimé Millet

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 48.84825,2.33396

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:22