Equestrian statue of duc d'Orléans, Bronze equestrian monument in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
Description
The equestrian statue of the Duc d'Orleans depicts a prince mounted on horseback with his sword lowered in a saluting gesture. This bronze monument stands on Place du Duc d'Orleans and is a fine example of French monumental sculpture from the 19th century.
History
Italian sculptor Carlo Marochetti created this bronze work in 1844 using metal from cannons seized during military campaigns in North Africa. The monument links French military achievements to the nation's imperial ambitions of that time.
Culture
The statue embodies the ideals of the July Monarchy and how French power was expressed through public monuments of that era. It occupies a central place in the town and reflects the values citizens saw represented during that period.
Practical
The statue stands on Place du Duc d'Orleans in Neuilly-sur-Seine and is easily accessible by public transport. It remains on public view throughout the day and requires no planning or special arrangements to visit.
Did you know?
The monument was relocated from Algiers to Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1963, carrying with it a chapter of French colonial history. This relocation illustrates how a nation's past shapes the journey and placement of its public memorials.
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