Triomphe de Silène, Bronze sculpture in Musée d'Orsay, France
The Triomphe de Silène depicts a scene where Silenus, the companion of Dionysus, stands unsteadily on his donkey in a pyramidal composition format.
Created by French sculptor Jules Dalou in 1897, this artwork was initially displayed in the Luxembourg Gardens before being transferred to the Musée d'Orsay.
The sculpture represents the mythological figure of Silenus, capturing the spirit of Dionysian celebrations through detailed bronze craftsmanship measuring 260 centimeters in height.
Visitors can find this bronze masterpiece in the Musée d'Orsay's sculpture collection, which offers wheelchair accessibility and regular guided tours.
The sculpture's dimensions of 260 by 198 centimeters make it one of the larger bronze works from the late 19th century in the museum's collection.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1897
Creator: Jules Dalou
Height: 260 cm
Width: 198 cm
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.84770,2.33310
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:09
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