Le Poeme Lyrique - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 48.292 E 002° 07.082
31U E 435239 N 5406139
This is one of hundreds of sculptures in the Gardens of Versailles.
Waymark Code: WMCZTK
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 10/30/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 15

This 1680 marble work is entitled "Le Poeme Lyrique" and depicts a woman draped in robes from the waist down. She holds a lyre with her right hand as she strums it with her left.
The piece is by Jean-Baptiste Tuby (1635-1700).
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Le Poeme Lyrique

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jean-Baptiste Tuby

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1680

Materials used: marble

Location: in the Gardens of Versailles

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