Allégorie de l'Afrique, Bronze statue in Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon, France
The Allegory of Africa statue stands in the northern section of Parc de la Tête d'Or, depicting a representation of the African continent through sculptural elements.
French sculptor Mathurin Moreau created this statue during the 19th century as part of a series representing different continents within the park's artistic collection.
The statue reflects the French artistic interpretation of Africa during the 1800s, forming part of a broader collection of continental allegories in the park.
Visitors can find the statue near the greenhouse area of Parc de la Tête d'Or, which opens daily from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
The statue belongs to a set of continental representations that includes Europe and Asia, each displaying specific attributes associated with their respective geographical regions.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Lyon
Creator: Mathurin Moreau
GPS coordinates: 45.77326,4.85489
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:44
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