Île-de-France by Aristide Maillol, Bronze sculpture in Carrousel Garden, France
Île-de-France by Aristide Maillol is a bronze figure in the Jardin du Carrousel that depicts a female form with smooth lines and balanced proportions. The work displays the artist's characteristic approach to the human body, including refined details in the hands and feet.
The sculpture was completed in 1925 and marks Maillol's shift from working exclusively with torsos to creating complete figures. This transition shows the artist beginning to develop hands and feet with particular care and attention.
The sculpture was donated to Paris in 1964 along with several companion pieces by Dina Vierny, who served as the artist's model. It embodies a female form that Maillol favored repeatedly during his later creative period.
The sculpture stands year-round in the publicly accessible Jardin du Carrousel between the Louvre and Tuileries. The garden offers a peaceful setting where visitors can walk around and view the work from different angles.
The base of the work bears Maillol's distinctive monogram rather than his full name as a signature. This identifying mark was a common practice in his works and serves as an authentic marker of his artistic method.
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