Le Crepuscule, "twilight". A sculpture of two nude figures by the sculptor Gustave Crauk 1827-1905, in the Jardin de l’Observatoire. Paris, France.

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This marble statue by the sculptor Gustave Adolphe Désiré Crauk (1827-1905) is called “Le Crépuscule”, which means, twilight, and it was erected in 1870. It is one of four works, created by prominent 19th century French sculptors, each one representing a time of the day. The sculpture stands in the Jardin de l'Observatoire, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

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Size: 2848px × 4287px
Location: Jardin de l’Observatoire, 6th Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe.
Photo credit: © Andrew Wood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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