The Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist
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The Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist
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Published 2021-01-22T15:18:34+00:00
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This is a depiction of the Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist, sculpted after a model by Adolphe Victor Geoffrey-Dechaume between (1858-1861)
In spite of a height of two metres, this eagle weighs no more than 75 kilograms. This surprising lightness is due to the thinness of the copper sheets used. They do not exceed five milimetres in thickness. They are riveted and bolted onto a metal frame, which serves as the sculpture's skeleton.
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| Date published | 22/01/2021 |
| Complexity | pages.object.complexityeasy |
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| Title | The Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist |
| Date | 1858 - 1861 |
| Dimension | Height, 2 metres |
| Medium | Copper |
| Artist | Adolphe Victor Geoffroy-Dechaume |
| Place | Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine |
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