Statue of a nude female figure, “La Science”, sculpted by Jules Blanchard, located outside l’Hotel de Ville in Paris. With Olympic rings as a backdrop.
One of a pair of sculptures located in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, symbolizing the two great realms of human achievement, science and art. This nude female figure, holding a pair of measuring dividers and a drawing tablet, is representing “La Science” and is by the sculptor Jules Blanchard 1832-1916. The statue was commissioned in 1882. In the background the Olympic rings celebrate Paris hosting the Olympic and Paralympic games in 2024.
Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Hôtel de Ville, 4th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe.
Photo credit: © Andrew Wood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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