The Poet and Pegasus (Le Poète et Pégase)

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This stunning bronze relief showcases the Poet embracing Pegasus. The mythical Pegasus is a ubiquitous presence in classical literature and poetry, inspiring countless famous authors to write about him in their works, particularly poems that capture the essence of creative inspiration. Voltaire, Honoré de Balzac, Friedrich Schiller, Heinrich Heine, Victor Hugo, Alice de Chambrier, Jose Maria de Heredia, and Jean Cocteau all paid homage to the winged horse from Greek mythology, each in their unique way through one or more of their celebrated creations.