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#cesarbaldaccini

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Jean-Louis Bouzou

Le Pouce (The Thumb) by Cesar
Defense District
Paris

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#photography #blackandwhitephotography #monochromephotography #photos
#jlbouzou

"Le Pouce is a monumental sculpture depicting the thumb of the renowned artist César Baldaccini. Situated in the La Défense district, it adorns Place Carpeaux, nestled behind the CNIT tower. "

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The image captures a striking urban scene, prominently featuring a large, abstract sculpture of a thumb figure, standing amidst modern high-rise buildings. The sculpture, crafted with a glossy, dark material, contrasts sharply against the sleek glass facades of surrounding skyscrapers. The setting is bathed in a monochromatic palette, lending the scene a dramatic quality. Wispy clouds in the sky add depth to the composition, creating a dynamic background against the stillness of the structures below. The juxtaposition of the organic shapes of the sculpture with the rigid lines of the buildings highlights the intersection of art and architecture in the urban landscape. Symbolically, the sculpture may represent themes of progress and human endeavor, while the surrounding buildings signify innovation and the modern city life. The overall composition invites viewers to reflect on the relationship between nature and human-made environments, as well as the interpretations of dominance and strength conveyed through the raised form of the sculpture.
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