Joan of Arc - La France renaissante (France Reborn), Paris, France
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The controversial depiction of Joan of Arc entitled "La France Renaissante" by Holger Wederkinch was placed on the upstream belvedere of the Paris bridge Bir-Hakeim in 1930.
Waymark Code: WMA875
Location: France
Date Posted: 11/30/2010
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The statue named "la France renaissante" (France Reborn) is controversial depiction of Joan of Arc and it is perched atop a lookout that affords views of the Eiffel Tower on the upstream side of the central viaduct on Paris bridge "Bir-Hakeim". The statue, by Danish sculptor Holger Wendekinch, was offered by the Danish colony in 1930.
Identity of Rider: Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc)
Name of artist: Holger Wendekinch
Date of Dedication: 1930
Material: Bronze
Position: Two Hooves Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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