Theseus Fighting the Centaur Bianor - Paris, France
N 48° 51.007 E 002° 21.577
31U E 453020 N 5410992
This equestrian statue depicts the mythical hero Theseus slaying the centaur Bianor during the battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs. It is located in Square Bayre in Paris, France.
Waymark Code: WMMWZM
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/17/2014
Views: 11
The bronze statue is part of a monument to the animal sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye, who created the smaller, original version of Theseus fighting the centaur Bianor. This larger statue was created by Laurent-Honoré Marqueste, a French sculptor in the neo-Baroque Beaux-Arts tradition.
Identity of Rider: Theseus
Name of artist: Antoine-Louis Barye (original)/Laurent-Honoré Marqueste (replica)
Material: Bronze
Position: One Hoof Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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