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La Force et la Justice

Strength and Justice

François-Félix Roubaud l'aîné
1862

Description

Two stone statues in de back façade of the Palais de Justice. Strength is represented as a women leaning on a fasces with a lion behind her, Justice as a woman with sword and scales, with a snake at her feet.

Lyon - La Force et la Justice
La Force
La Justice

Signature

(both) f.f. roubaud

Sculptor

François-Félix Roubaud l'aîné (Cerdon, Ain 1824 - Lyon 1876), French sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Palais de justice historique de Lyon.
Daniel F. Valot, Jeux et Photos de Lyon, Statues.

Locatie (N 45°45'42" - E 4°49'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frra077; Photograph: 11 August 2018
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