Lille - Paris, France - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

At each of the eight angles of the octagonal Place de la Concorde are small buildings which have a sculpted representation of a major French city above it. This one, represents the city of Lille. It depicts a young woman seated casually with her legs crossed and wearing a long gown and a crown that is designed to resemble a fort. She holds a sword, again casually over her right shoulder. Her feet rests on a cannon as she looks straight ahead.
Wikipedia (visit link) informs us that the artist is James Pradier who also did the sculpture for the city of Strasbourg.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Lille Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: James Pradier Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown Materials used: marble Location: at Place de la Concorde

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