Arc de Triomphe Statue

by Pema Hou

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Arc de Triomphe Statue

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Pema Hou

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Photograph - Photograph

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At the base of the massive Arc de Triomphe are statues that appear to guard the monument. This particular one is called 'Departure of the Volunteers of '92' - commonly called 'La Marseillaise'. This sculpture was made by Francois Rude and depicts the French people rallying against enemies from abroad. The citizens, who are nude or in classical armor, are united under the Roman goddess of war, Bellona. Paris, July 2012.

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June 3rd, 2013

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