Truth Astride Pegasus - Paris, France
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N 48° 51.897 E 002° 19.344
31U E 450304 N 5412664
This sculpture is located near one of the entrances to the Tuileries Garden in Paris.
Waymark Code: WMD8Z2
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 12/06/2011
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This sculpture is entitled La Renommee Montee sur Pegase" or "Truth Astride Pegasus" (Renommee literally means reputation, but in this context, "truth" is the better translation.) The 1719 marble piece is by Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720). It depicts a young female (Renommee) riding sidesaddle and blowing a trumpet. Her dress leaves her barebreasted and she also wears a laurel. The horse, Pegasus has huge wings emerging from his hindquarters and is leaping over a shield and lion pelt on a rectangular base.
Identity of Rider: Renommee (Truth)
Identity of Horse: Pegasus
Name of artist: Antoine Coysevox
Date of Dedication: 1709
Material: Marble
Position: Two Hooves Raised
Unusual Features: Not listed
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