Statue of Victor Schœlcher, Slavery memorial in Cayenne, French Guiana
This bronze sculpture by Louis-Ernest Barrias depicts Victor Schœlcher standing next to a freed slave, representing the path to emancipation.
The monument, unveiled on July 14, 1897, commemorates the definitive abolition of slavery in French colonies achieved in 1848.
This work reflects Victor Schœlcher's dedication to human rights and marks the evolution of French Guianese society toward equality.
The monument stands in downtown Cayenne and serves as a reference point for understanding the history of emancipation in French Guiana.
This statue ranks among the few listed historical monuments in French Guiana created by a recognized 19th-century sculptor.
Location: Cayenne
Inception: 1896
Creator: Louis-Ernest Barrias
Official opening: July 14, 1897
GPS coordinates: 4.93725,-52.33511
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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