Victoire de la fontaine du Palmier, place du Châtelet, S2065, Entre 1806 et 1808

Author(s): boizot, louis-simon (paris, 09–10–1743 - paris, in 1809), sculptor date of production: between 1806 and 1808 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): sculpture name(s): statue materials and techniques: lead, colors - pigments dimensions - artwork: height: 290 cm width: 107 cm dimensions - base: height: 35cm description: roundabout iconographic description: allegory, victory, antique style, crown, laurel. Egyptian campaign historical commentary: the palm fountain, created by françois-jean bralle (1750 - 1832) from 1806 to 1808, was intended to commemorate napoleon's campaigns in egypt and italy. Boizot's victory which originally topped the fountain column was replaced in 1900 by a copy. Mode of acquisition: concession name of donor, testator, seller: department of fine arts of the city of paris date of acquisition: 03–1901 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: s2065. Date: Entre 1806 et 1808.