La Défense du foyer, Bronze statue in Square d'Ajaccio, Paris, France
La Défense du foyer is a bronze sculpture located in Square d'Ajaccio in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. The work displays careful craftsmanship with fine details in its form and composition.
The sculpture was created in 1887 by sculptor Émile André Boisseau during the Third French Republic. This period saw a new emphasis on public artworks that expressed national identity through monuments.
The sculpture expresses values through its form and placement in public space where visitors encounter it during daily walks. Its presence in the square shows how art was used to communicate meaning to the community.
The sculpture is accessible year-round at no cost in the public square. It sits near several transit stops and walking paths throughout the 7th arrondissement.
The figure was cast using a particular bronze technique characteristic of the late 1800s that Boisseau developed. This method allowed for precise details and a distinctive surface quality still visible today.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
