How many statues in Paris feature both horses and a dog? Right here in the Jardins du Trocadero Gardens stands the Horses and Dog Sculpture. This gilded bronze statue by Georges Guyot dates back to the 1930s. It is one of several statues within these gardens.
The Horses and Dog Sculpture sits in its own square basin. The Fontaine du Trocadero, also known as the Fontaine de Varsovie surrounds it. This fountain sometimes drains for maintenance.
Georges Guyot created this sculpture for the gardens. Another statue nearby is L’Homme by Pierre Traverse. Both sculptures were created in the 1930s.
Many equestrian sculptures exist throughout Paris. They reveal the city’s long history with horses. Equestrian statues depict noble warriors and classical figures.
The equestrian statue of Henri IV is famous. The original disappeared during the Revolution. A new version was erected in 1818. Urban legends surround its creation. Some say it contains relics of Napoleon.
The statue of Joan of Arc stands in Place des Pyramides. Emmanuel Frémiet sculpted it. He modeled Joan of Arc after a peasant from Lorraine.
Louis XIII has an equestrian statue in Place des Vosges. Dupaty and Cortot made it from marble. The statue has a strange horse with five legs because of a tree trunk support.
The Horses and Dog sculpture adds charm to the Jardins du Trocadero. Its gilded bronze shines in the Parisian light. Take a closer look at the Horses and Dog. Appreciate the artistry of Georges Guyot. Consider the history held within this beautiful park.