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This image displays a detailed section of the Bartholdi Fountain, located in Place des Terreaux, Lyon, France. The scene is dominated by a large, light-grey stone relief sculpture. The upper portion of the image features an architectural element composed of a weathered stone wall with horizontal bands and a frieze of small, rectangular dentil-like projections. Above this, a balustrade with multiple light-colored, vase-shaped balusters is visible against a blue sky with some white clouds. Green foliage is present at the top, center-right. The main subject is the carved relief, which depicts several figures in a dynamic composition. Central to the relief is a muscular, bare-chested winged male figure, appearing to recline or fly, with his head tilted upwards and adorned with a laurel wreath. His right hand grasps a distinct black, stylized lyre-shaped object. Large, spread wings extend from his back, and drapery covers his lower body. This figure is positioned above the forequarters of a powerful horse, which emerges from a mass of carved swirling clouds or waves, its head raised and front legs uplifted. To the left of the winged figure, two draped female figures stand. The figure on the right holds a rectangular tablet horizontally, upon which musical notes and symbols are clearly etched. A partial view of another figure, possibly a lion's head or an additional human form, is visible further to the left. The entire relief exhibits signs of weathering and discoloration typical of outdoor stone monuments.
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