Maurice CALKA, Les Parques (1974). Villetaneuse (France)

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Sculptures monumentales en béton armé, d'une hauteur de 4 m., situées à l'entrée du cimetière pour l'accueil des visiteurs. Le thème est inspiré par la mythologie grecque : Les Parques qui déroulent, mesurent et tranchent le fil de la vie.
Architecte : R. Auzelle.


These three sculptures in concrete stand at the entrance to the cemetery at Joncherolles in the northern suburbs of Paris (architects: Robert Auzelle). They represent the Parcae, figures of Roman mythology, who were supposed to be the three goddesses of Fate: Lachesis alloted to man his life span, Clotho spun the thread of his existence, and Atropos broke that thread. The figures stand 4 m. high and each weighs more than 6 tonnes. They were cast in carved polystyrene moulds and have a smooth concrete finish.