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Jeanne d'Arc (English: Joan of Arc) is an 1874 French gilded bronze equestrian sculpture of Joan of Arc by Emmanuel Frémiet. The outdoor statue is prominently displayed in the Place des Pyramides in Paris. History. The original statue was commissioned by the French government after the defeat of the country in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War.
- 400 cm (13 ft)
- Gilded Bronze
- Paris
- 1874
Feb 4, 2019 · 238. Joan of Arc. Vassil Statue: Paul Dubois (1829 - 1905)/public domain. This Third Republic-era statue (created in the late 19th century) portrays the legendary Joan of Arc, a...
Meridian Hill Park. Amenities. 3 listed. The Joan of Arc Statue is the only equestrian statue of a woman in Washington, DC. Joan of Arc was a heroic French figure who claimed to receive religious visions telling her to fight for France and overthrow the English during the Hundred Years' War.
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Joan of Arc, statue by Denis Foyatier (1855, Orléans) Joan's reputation as a military leader who helped drive the English from France began to form before her death.
- 30 May
- 16 May 1920 by Pope Benedict XV
- 18 April 1909 by Pope Pius X
Monumental sculpture of Jeanne d’Arc. Mehun-sur-Yèvre. France. The iron and bronze statue stood in the Place du Château at Mehun-sur-Yèvre. Mehun-sur-Yèvre is a small town in central France through which Jeanne d’Arc passed in late October of 1429, where she stayed with the king’s surgeon, Renaud Thierry.
Jeanne d'Arc statue at Place des Pyramides, Paris by Emmanuel Frémiet, 1874. Joan of Arc ( Jeanne d'Arc in French) has inspired artistic and cultural works for nearly six centuries. The following lists cover various media to include items of historic interest, enduring works of high art, and recent representations in popular culture.
Joan of Arc. c. 1874 Emmanuel Frémiet (French, 1824–1910) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810–1892) Joan of Arc led the French to victory during the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453). She became a potent symbol in the 1870s as France recovered from another war. Sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet’s portrayal of the heroine mounted on ...
