Psyché sous l'emprise du mystère, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
Description
Psyché sous l'emprise du mystère is a marble sculpture standing approximately 1.83 meters (6 feet) high on a stone base within the Jardin du Luxembourg. The work depicts a female figure in an expressive pose that conveys movement and inner tension.
History
The work was created by sculptor Hélène Bertaux and received a gold medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle. It was installed in the garden in 1923.
Culture
The sculpture portrays Psyche, a figure from ancient mythology, reflecting early 20th-century artistic interpretation. It captures a moment of psychological tension that visitors can sense immediately when viewing it.
Practical
The sculpture is accessible year-round during the garden's opening hours, which vary by season. Visitors can view the work from several pathways and it is easily reached on foot.
Did you know?
Bertaux created several versions of her Psyche sculptures throughout her artistic career. One of these versions resides in the Petit Palais collection, demonstrating how the artist explored the subject in different interpretations.
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