Bordeaux, Bronze statue in 8th arrondissement, Paris, France
Bordeaux is a bronze statue by Louis-Denis Caillouette, dated 1836, standing in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The figure is cast in metal and set on a stone base within a paved public space, where it can be viewed from all sides.
Bordeaux is a bronze statue by Louis-Denis Caillouette, dated to 1836, the year given for its inception. It stands in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, where the city's public sculpture programme placed figures of French cities and figures of note along its streets and squares. The work is signed by its maker, which lets visitors link the piece to Caillouette's other commissions of the 1830s.
The statue shows the French practice of placing artworks in city squares for public enjoyment. Today, visitors can see how such pieces have become part of the neighborhood's everyday surroundings.
The monument is easily reached via paved pathways and visible throughout the year. Visitors with mobility concerns can view the statue without obstacles or barriers.
The statue is one of several works by Louis-Denis Caillouette, who also carved the marble allegories of Law and Justice for the Palais Bourbon. Its 1836 casting places it in the July Monarchy's campaign of royal commissions for public squares.
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