Janniot frieze at the Palais de la Porte Dor饬1931

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Janniot frieze at the Palais de la Porte Dor饬1931

A detail of the frieze, designed by the French sculptor Alfred Janniot (1889-1969), for the facade of the permanent overseas museum, built in connection with the French International Colonial Exhibition in 1931. Today, the building is known as Palais de la Porte Dor饮 Date: 1931

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1931 Colonies Exposition Facade Frieze Palais Porte Sculptor

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This detail of the Janniot frieze graces the facade of the Palais de la Porte Dorée, a magnificent building erected for the 1931 French International Colonial Exhibition in Paris. Designed by the renowned French sculptor Alfred Janniot (1889-1969), this intricate work of art adorns the permanent overseas museum, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of France's colonial territories. Janniot's studio labored tirelessly to bring this masterpiece to life, meticulously carving each figure and detail into the stone. The frieze is a visual representation of the diverse peoples and cultures that were part of France's colonial empire. The artist expertly captured the essence of each figure, imbuing them with a sense of grace, dignity, and strength. The Palais de la Porte Dorée, meaning "Palace of the Golden Gate," was built to showcase France's colonial achievements and to promote cultural exchange between the metropole and its colonies. The Janniot frieze serves as a testament to the artistic and cultural significance of this ambitious project. Today, the building stands as a symbol of France's colonial past, and the Janniot frieze remains a source of inspiration and pride for all who behold it. This photograph, taken in 1931, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and beauty of this iconic work of art and the historical moment it represents.

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