Lyon, Public statue in 8th arrondissement of Paris, France
The bronze statue of Lyon stands prominently at a crossroads, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship techniques of 19th-century French sculpture art.
Pierre Petitot completed this statue in 1838 during a period of significant artistic development in Paris under the July Monarchy.
The statue represents the continuation of French neoclassical sculpture traditions, following the academic standards established at the École des Beaux-Arts.
The statue maintains complete wheelchair accessibility through paved pathways and remains open for viewing throughout all seasons without admission fees.
The geographical position at 48.8644 latitude and 2.3217 longitude places this statue at an intersection of major Parisian architectural developments.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1838
Creator: Pierre Petitot
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
GPS coordinates: 48.86440,2.32170
Latest update: April 2, 2025 01:33
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