Stake attention in this memory
The image displays the Joan of Arc equestrian statue situated in the forecourt of State Library Victoria on Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, under bright daylight. The bronze statue, positioned centrally, depicts Joan of Arc in armor, holding a flag, mounted on a rearing horse. It rests upon a multi-tiered, rectangular pedestal constructed from light-colored stone blocks. In the background, the prominent Neoclassical facade of the State Library Victoria features numerous tall, fluted columns with ornate Corinthian capitals supporting a classical entablature. Between several columns, large colorful banners are visible, one explicitly reading "CREATIVE ACTS" and another "FREE OPEN DAILY." Arched windows with grilles are present on the building's right side, and two flags fly from poles on the roofline. The foreground consists of a grey paved plaza. To the left of the statue's base, an outdoor giant chess board with oversized black and white pieces is laid out. Two individuals are present near the chess board: one in a red jacket stands facing it, and another in a dark jacket walks towards it. Other figures are visible further in the left background, some seated on the steps of the library. To the right of the statue, a group of approximately four individuals, two wearing backpacks, walk away from the viewer towards the library entrance. A single pigeon is captured in mid-flight near the statue's base on the right. Strong shadows from the statue and people are cast onto the pavement, indicating direct sunlight. Green foliage from a tree is visible in the upper right corner.
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